Stop abusing steroids to build muscles.
Stop abusing steroids to enhance performance.

When your body is exposed to excess #steroids for a long time it can lead to Cushing's syndrome, a horrible condition.

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Normally, Cushing's syndrome occurs when your body is exposed to high levels of the hormone #cortisol for a long time.

But most steroid medications have the same effect on your body as cortisol.

So, when you take excess steroids over time, it can lead to Cushing's syndrome.
Cushing's syndrome can also occur when your body makes too much cortisol on its own (like in certain tumors of your pituitary gland or adrenal problems).

But taking or injecting steroid medications (exogenous steroids) is the single most common cause of this horrible condition. Image
The excess steroids acting like cortisol can produce some of the hallmark signs of Cushing syndrome such as a;

• Fatty hump between your shoulders
• Round or moon-like face &
• Pink or purple stretch marks on your skin Image
Cushing syndrome can also lead to

• Weak immune system
• High blood pressure
• Weak bones that fracture easily
• Type 2 diabetes
• Cataracts
• Depression
• Muscle wasting &
• Low sex drive Image
Pls stop abusing steroid tablets.
Pls stop abusing steroid injections.

Stop taking any steroid medication without your doctor's prescription. You're gradually causing significant damage to your body.

Kindly RT for awareness

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