Do you know what steroids are?
Steroids are a type of chemical substance that is produced inside our body. It is the chemical form of natural chemical substance, which is used for the treatment of a particular disease. Steroids are also known as a drug that develops your muscles. Sometimes few players use it before taking part in a competition but it is absolutely prohibited.
Side effects of steroids
Various persons are more likely to develop psychological problems in which they become dependent on steroids. This is because they feel if they stop using steroid then their strength and muscle size will decrease. Various Athletes often use steroids for long periods of time to avoid this condition.
If we use over a long period of time then it can cause many serious problems. People who use steroids are more likely to develop diseases such as cough and cold. This is more likely in the period immediately after the use of steroids. Apart from this, it can also cause many fatal problems. So, without the supervision of a doctor, do not take any steroids else you may have to face its adverse effects.
Do you know how are steroid medicines are effective in Covid? Do all the infected need it?
In country cases of corona infection are increasing. According to the data so far, Corona virus has caught more than 2 crore 26 lakh people in India. The increasing number of infected and the lack of medical facilities are making the situation more stressful with each passing day. When it comes to the treatment of corona, steroid medicines are in great discussion these days. Doctors are using these medicines during the treatment of Covid, while some people are taking steroid medicines by themselves.
Here in this situation one question is arises that how steroids medicines are effective in Covid (Corona) and do all the patients of Corona require it?
Experts say that not all corona patients need steroids. Most of patients are recovering without any steroids. For those who have asymptomatic corona or mild corona symptoms, and do not have oxygen problems, such patients often do not need any steroids. Therefore, patients with corona should not use steroid drugs without any medical advice.
Experts also say that in patients in whom the level of oxygen is constantly falling apart, there is no improvement in the disease with severe problems in the lungs and throat, the doctor may recommend the use of steroid drugs according to the need. For instance, patients whose condition is severe and the infection is not improving then they need steroids. Apart from this, doctors who are infected with X-rays in which lesions or severe inflammation of the lungs are detected, can also recommend the use of these medicines.
Experts say that there is no set parameter for determining which steroids should be given to a patient and not to whom?
Steroids should be avoided in the first five days of infection
In the beginning of corona, Experts say that, emphasis should be placed on combating infection through the immune system. Giving steroids to patients suppresses their immune system and the body’s immune system is unable to cope with infection. Doctors usually do not give steroids during the first 4-5 days of illness.
People should be made aware of Covid-19 disease, so that they do not start using such medicines on their own. It can also have serious disadvantages.
It is recommended that do not take steroids without medical advice
According to experts, no patient should start steroids without consulting a doctor, even if you have symptoms that may require steroids because the dosage of steroids can vary depending on a number of factors such as age, severity of disease, weight. So misuse of steroids can be harmful.
Note: We prepared this article on the basis of a conversation with Dr. Sanjeev Singh (Bioveda Clinic and panchkarma center, Ayodhya).
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