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Do Injectible Steriods Cause Weight Gain?
Question: Do injectible steriods cause weight gain?
Brief Answer:
Yes, Steroids cause weight gain!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this weight gain that you have reported. Steroids cause fluid retention and this leads to weight gain. This is a well known side effect of steroids. If this is very worrisome to you, I would suggest that you ask you doctor to consider other brand of medications from steroid that do not have this side effect. However, they other drugs would cause a more weakened immune system than the steroids. Unfortunately, we always cause another minor problem when fixing a bigger problem.
I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you well. Thank you for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Yes, Steroids cause weight gain!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this weight gain that you have reported. Steroids cause fluid retention and this leads to weight gain. This is a well known side effect of steroids. If this is very worrisome to you, I would suggest that you ask you doctor to consider other brand of medications from steroid that do not have this side effect. However, they other drugs would cause a more weakened immune system than the steroids. Unfortunately, we always cause another minor problem when fixing a bigger problem.
I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you well. Thank you for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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