Steroid myopathy. Insidious cause of muscle weakness.
Steroids are so commonly prescribed for so many conditions that physicians tend to become somewhat cavalier in their use. With drug therapy of any type, however, this tendency can lead to trouble. Steroid myopathy, as occurs in Cushing's syndrome. Can develop with steroid therapy and can cause irreversible atrophy if not detected and treated early.
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000378:metabolism; D004334:Drug Administration Schedule; D006003:Glycogen / Q000096:biosynthesis; D006801:Humans; D009135:Muscular Diseases / Q000139:chemically induced*; D010084:Oxidation-Reduction; D014176:Protein Biosynthesis; D013259:Steroids, Fluorinated / Q000009:adverse effects
D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D013259:Steroids, Fluorinated; D006003:Glycogen