Other Uses of Steroids

Medical Usage

Other Uses of Steroids 1 source: https://www.livestrong.com/article/476235-contraindications-of-vitamins-prednisone/

The steroid known as corticosteroid is widely administered by doctors to patients who encounter inflammation in certain parts of the body.

Other Uses of Steroids 2.jpgsource: https://www.livestrong.com/article/476235-contraindications-of-vitamins-prednisone/

A condition like arthritis where joint inflammation causes limited mobility, pain and swelling, can be treated through oral ingestion of corticosteroid in pill form or injected directly into the affected area.

Other Uses of Steroids 3.jpgsource: https://www.livestrong.com/article/476235-contraindications-of-vitamins-prednisone/

Asthma is also treated through corticosteroid as it controls the body’s immune system and reduces inflammation opening the lungs’ airways. It is taken through an inhaler routinely to avoid acute attacks.

Other Uses of Steroids 4.jpgsource: https://www.livestrong.com/article/476235-contraindications-of-vitamins-prednisone/

In other instances, steroid creams are used to treat skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis.

 

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