Steroid Abuse

Description

The most common steroids abused are anabolic steroids. They can be taken orally, intramuscularly or as a cream. The major reasons for steroid abuse is to improve athletic performance and increase muscle size. These activities can have serious adverse effects such as: heart attacks, stroke and liver cancer.

Symptoms

Male pattern baldness, enlargement of breasts, elevated cholesterol, increase muscle size, increased acne, infertility, shrinking of the testicles, increased aggression, delusions.

Tests

A history and physical exam will be performed. Hormonal levels can be tested to help detect the abuse. Tests to detect the damage done by the abuse may be performed.

Treatment

Therapy involves treating the adverse effects of the medication abuse and supporting the patient during the withdrawal of the steroids. Consider calling the National Poison Control Phone Number for further information or assistance: 1-800-222-1222.

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