steroid treatment
Anti-inflammatory drug regimen
Steroid treatment is the medical use of corticosteroids to reduce inflammation, suppress immune responses, or replace hormones the body isn't producing.
Doctors prescribe steroid treatment for conditions ranging from asthma and arthritis to severe allergic reactions: The steroid treatment cleared up her rash within days.
Long-term use carries risks including bone loss and weight gain.
- cortisoneAdrenal gland hormone
- prednisoneSynthetic corticosteroid medication
- inflammationProtective tissue response
- injectionSyringe-delivered dose
- swellingAbnormal tissue enlargement
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Disease treatment via body's defenses
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Monitoring before acting
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