Understanding 6 Steroids Side Effects: Risks for Teens for Free

steroids side effects

Steroids, also called corticosteroids, are anti-inflammatory medicines used to treat a range of conditions.

They’re different from anabolic steroids, which are often used illegally by some people to increase their muscle mass.

Types of steroids

Steroids come in many different forms.

The main types are:

Side effects of steroids

Steroids do not tend to cause significant side effects if they’re taken for a short time or at a low dose.

But sometimes they can cause unpleasant side effects, such as an increased appetite, mood changes and difficulty sleeping (insomnia). This is most common with steroid tablets.

The side effects will usually pass once you finish the treatment, but do not stop taking your medicine without speaking to your doctor. Your doctor will advise you on how to gradually reduce your dose if necessary. Stopping a prescribed course of medicine suddenly can cause further unpleasant side effects (withdrawal symptoms).

Read more about the side effects of:

side effects of steroids​

  • A buildup of fluid, causing swelling in your lower legs.
  • High blood pressure.
  • Problems with mood swings, memory, behavior, and other psychological effects, such as confusion or delirium.
  • Upset stomach.
  • Weight gain in the belly, face and back of the neck.

3 effects steroids have on Adult​

  • A buildup of fluid, causing swelling in your lower legs.
  • High blood pressure.
  • Problems with mood swings, memory, behavior, and other psychological effects, such as confusion or delirium.

negative effects for steroids​

Some of the most common corticosteroid side effects include:
  • An increased appetite.
  • Unexpected weight gain.
  • Skin changes, including bruising more easily than usual and increased acne.
  • Retaining water, which makes your skin and face look swollen or puffy.
  • Stomach irritation.
  • Muscle weakness.

steroids effects on testicales

The use of AASs induces testicular atrophy and azoospermia known as “anabolic steroid-induced hypogonadism.” Anabolic steroid induced infertility is characterized by oligo or azoospermia and abnormalities in sperm motility and morphology

Side effects of steroid injections

steroids side effects injections

Possible side effects of steroid injections depend on where the injection is given.

Side effects of injections into the joints, muscles or spine can include:

  • pain and discomfort for a few days – paracetamol may help with this
  • temporary bruising or a collection of blood under the skin
  • flushing of the face for a few hours
  • changes to your vision such as blurred vision – speak to your specialist if this happens
  • an infection, causing redness, swelling and pain – get medical advice as soon as possible if you have these symptoms
  • a loss of fat where the injection was given – this can cause dimples in the skin and may be permanent
  • paler skin around the site of the injection – this may be permanent

If you have diabetes, your blood sugar level may go up for a few days.

If you have high blood pressure, your blood pressure may go up for a few days.

Epidural injections can also occasionally give you a very painful headache that’s only relieved by lying down. This should get better on its own, but tell your specialist if you get it.

Side effects of injections given into the blood tend to be similar to side effects of steroid tablets, such as increased appetite, mood changes and difficulty sleeping (insomnia).

If you’re having steroid injections for more than a few weeks, or you’re prescribed a high dose, you may be given a blue steroid treatment card that explains how you can reduce the risk of side effects. You may also be given a red steroid emergency card.

If you need any medical or dental treatment, show your blue or red steroid card to the doctor, dentist or pharmacist so they know that you’re having steroid injections.

You can report any suspected side effect to Yellow Card, the UK safety scheme.

what are negative effects for teens of steroids

Steroid use can cause stunted growth, acne, damage to organs, high blood pressure, fertility problems, mood swings, aggressive behavior and depression. Boys can experience smaller testicles, and development of breast tissue. In teen girls, steroids can cause irregular menstrual cycles, a deeper voice and promote the growth of facial hair.

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