title: The Risks of Chronic Corticosteroid Exposure.
abstract: Questions from patients about pain conditions and analgesic pharmacotherapy and responses from authors are presented to help educate patients and make them more effective self-advocates. This article focuses on the use of corticosteroids to decrease inflammation and treat painful conditions as well as their long-term side effects and risks. Their long-term use can expose the body to side effects and can cause long-term health concerns. It therefore is important to be aware of the risks of long-term corticosteroid use.
authors.forename: Sarah
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Money
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D007249:Inflammation / Q000188:drug therapy; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000517:prevention & control; D010146:Pain / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones
keywords: arthritis; avascular necrosis; chronic corticosteroid exposure; corticosteroids; immune system suppression; inflammation; osteoporosis; pain