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Nephrotic Syndrome Steroid Side Effects
• Decreased resistance to infections such as coughs and colds
• Increase in appetite which may lead to a rapid increase in weight
• Flushed, swollen cheeks and stretch marks on the skin, acne (pimples)
• Rise in blood pressure
• Behavioral problems e.g. temper tantrums or mood changes and/or depression
• Steroids in very high doses can cause an increase in blood sugar and fat
• Atherosclerosis i.e. "hardening of the arteries"
• Slowing of growth rate producing shunted growth
• Osteoporosis (bones becoming hollow due to lessening of calcium)
• Cataract development
• DiabetesFor more adverse effects of Cortisone,
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For adverse effects of Cyclophosphamide, please
check this link.
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