Description
Steroids are synthetic drugs. The synthetic Steroids are called Anabolic or Androgenic Steroids. Best used to treat Inflammatory diseases and Inflammatory conditions.
The steroids produced inside the Body are called Corticosteroids. It is similar to Cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone that is produced naturally by the Body. It can be taken orally ( by Mouth ), topically ( Cream or Ointment ), or by Injection. It can be injected directly into the vein or muscle, into the joint, around tendons and other soft tissue areas.
Steroids treats the diseases when the Body's self defense system fails. It acts as a life savior in case of Inflammation. In case, when inflammation causes major damage to the Body organs, Steroids turn out to be an organ savior. Steroids decrease the inflammation in the affected area. It treats inflammatory diseases as Inflammation of Blood vessels and the Muscles, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Lupus and Gout. Low Steroid doses provide relief from pain and stiffness. Periodic high doses of Steroids may prevent a person from effects of Arthritis.
Well, with lots of benefits, it also brings side effects at the same time.
It reduces the activity of the Immune System.
It increases the excess Androgen and Anabolic drug level present in the Body.
It suppresses Testosterone level in the Body. It leads to a decrease in Testicle size in male, decreases Sperm production, Infertility and Baldness.
In Males, the excess steroid in the Body may get converted to Estrogen. It may also lead to enlarged Breasts in males known as Gynecomastia.
In females, it increases the production of testosterone in the Body.
It leads to voice changes, changes in Menstrual cycle, increased hair production and Baldness in few women.
Steroids may also develop early Puberty.
Steroids at times, directly affect a number of organs in the Body.
Changes in the hormonal level may lead to Acne.
It shows direct effect on Liver and may pose a risk of Liver Cancer.
The excess steroid in the Body may pose a threat to Heart muscles. It increases the risk of Heart attack and Stroke.
The enlarged Heart muscles decreases the pumping ability. It also leads to Arrythmia, Palpitation and may lead to sudden cardiac death.
Steroid consumption may cause High Blood Pressure, rise in Cholesterol levels and increased Blood Sugar.
Steroids also puts an impact on Mind. It leads to Depression, Aggression and Excitation.
In Adolescents, Steroids hamper the growth and restrict the maturity of Bones, Joints and Muscles.
It also causes tissue damage.