Steroids – Side Effects
6 S’s
S-Sugar - hyperglycemia
S-Soggy Bones - causes osteoporosis
S-Sick - decreased immunity
S-Sad - depression
S-Salt - water and salt retention (hypertension)
S-Sex - decreased libido
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Steroids are an effective treatment for asthma, COPD, Crohn’s, Lupus and more. However,they have the potential for very serious side effects, which are indicated by the 6 S’s. Steroids can be taken by mouth, via an inhaler, topically, or via injection.
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