Corticosteroid Treatment
Corticosteroids (steroids) are sometimes used to treat eye conditions, such as thyroid eye disease and optic neuritis 다운로드. They come in various forms: prednisolone is the most commonly used oral steroid and methylprednisolone the most commonly used intravenous steroid for eye patients 다운로드.
Steroids have been used effectively in the treatment of eye conditions for many years and there is great experience in their use, effects and side-effects 다운로드. Steroids are extremely effective at suppressing inflammation and therefore can rapidly reduce pain, redness and swelling in the eye or eye socket. In thyroid eye disease (see additional information sheet) this can prevent visual loss 칠전팔기 ost 다운로드.
Side Effects
The side effects of steroids vary greatly between individuals. The following is a list of the more common side effects you might experience 사운드 오브 뮤직 다운로드. Some may occur soon after commencing treatment whilst others only occur after long-term treatment with higher doses.
Early (within a few months) Later (after several months of usage)
Fluid retention Thinning of skin and stretch marks
Facial puffiness (“Moon face”) Easy bruising/bleeding
Increased appetite Osteoporosis (bone thinning)
Weight gain Increased susceptibility to infection
Mood changes (increased or reduced) Raised intraocular (eye) pressure
Sleep disturbance Cataracts
Abdominal pain/reflux
Elevated blood pressure
Elevated blood sugar levels
Headaches
Other Factors to Consider Before Starting Steroids
Please advise if you have any of the following conditions as steroids may be contra-indicated: Diabetes, Poorly controlled Hypertension, Tuberculosis (current or past infection), Osteoporosis, Gastric/Peptic ulcer
Steroid Card
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Other Factors to Consider Whilst on Steroids
- If you experience severe side-effects within the first 2 weeks you may cease the medication immediately and notify your surgeon
- If you experience severe side-effects after the first 2 weeks DO NOT cease your medication 다운로드. Contact your treating surgeon immediately and they will arrange for a more rapid tapering of the medication. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS ADVICE MAY RESULT IN SEVERE MEDICAL PROBLEMS
- Please contact me immediately if you develop chicken pox or shingles as these conditions can be much more severe in people on steroid treatment and you may require urgent antiviral treatment 다운로드.
- Some other medications can interact with steroids. Please discuss your other medications with either your GP or me.
- If possible, you should avoid live vaccines, such as yellow fever whilst you are on steroids 아웃룩 메일 다운로드. Some vaccines may be essential, e.g. rubella for women of childbearing age, in which case this must be discussed with me, your GP and any other doctors involved in your care.
- If you are taking the medication for thyroid eye disease you may notice that each time you reduce your dose, the symptoms are initially a little worse. If the symptoms continue to worsen over three or four days (i.e. don’t settle back down again), return to the previously effective dose and notify your surgeon or GP.
- Alcohol and some foods can exacerbate the reflux and heart burn caused by steroids and if possible these should be reduced.
Blood pressure checking, blood tests and bone testing
- It is advisable that you have your blood pressure and blood sugar levels checked every month A blood count, liver function and kidney function test should be performed if you are on treatment for more than 3 months. Please arrange to see your local doctor for these.
- Patients on longer-term treatment (greater than 6 months) may require bone density testing.
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