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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 • Diabetes For more adverse effects of Cortisone, please check this link. For adverse effects of Cyclophosphamide, please check this link. |
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