Know more about “medicine” | Is there any reason why people are so afraid of “hormones”?

Lao Liu was admitted to the rheumatology and immunology department, and the doctor wanted to treat him with glucocorticoids. Seeing that Lao Wang in the next bed had nausea and vomiting after taking the "hormones", Lao Liu was very worried. Can this "hormone" really work?

Glucocorticoids are widely used in clinical practice due to their excellent anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic and antipyretic effects, especially in the treatment of autoimmune-related diseases, where they play a pivotal role.

However, glucocorticoids also have many side effects, including osteoporosis, abnormal sugar and lipid metabolism, gastrointestinal ulcers, infections, etc. Therefore, in clinical application, it is particularly important to choose the appropriate dose and the appropriate course of treatment. In combination with other drugs to prevent and treat the side effects of glucocorticoids, clinical benefits can be achieved to the greatest extent. Rational use is very important, and there is no need to be afraid of "hormones".