What question did this study set out to answer?

To characterize and distinguish the adverse clinical effects associated with short-term versus prolonged corticosteroid therapy.

October 1, 2001Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology

Side Effects of Corticosteroid Therapy

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Authors

ABAlan L. BuchmanUniversity of Illinois Chicago

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Clinical review reports distinct mild and severe adverse outcomes in corticosteroid-treated patients, highlighting the need for duration-dependent risk monitoring.

Key Points

To characterize and distinguish the adverse clinical effects associated with short-term versus prolonged corticosteroid therapy.
Synthesized clinical evidence evaluating physiological complications arising from short-term versus extended systemic corticosteroid administration.
Short-term corticosteroid therapy predominantly manifests with mild, manageable disturbances, including hypertension, hyperglycemia, electrolyte imbalances, pancreatitis, and cutaneous, immunologic, or neuropsychologic effects.
Long-term corticosteroid therapy carries risks of severe, debilitating sequelae, including osteoporosis, aseptic joint necrosis, adrenal insufficiency, growth suppression, hyperlipidemia, and potential congenital abnormalities.

Cite This Study

Alan L. Buchman (2001) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69d8cf9613e0539d74bed8a6 https://doi.org/10.1097/00004836-200110000-00006

View Full Paper

Ask AI

Bookmark

Implication

Clinical review reports distinct mild and severe adverse outcomes in corticosteroid-treated patients, highlighting the need for duration-dependent risk monitoring.

Side Effects of Corticosteroid Therapy

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Key Points

Cite This Study

Side Effects of Corticosteroid Therapy

Discussion

Member takes

Implication

Key Points

Cite This Study

Also Consider

Also Consider