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Friday, October, 30, 2009

Does Cortisone Cause Weight Gain

Health Encyclopedia: Striae

Alternative Names

Striae atrophica; Stretch marks; Striae distensae


Home Care

There is no specific care for stretch marks. Advertised creams and salves to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy are of little value. However, the marks often will disappear after the cause of the skin stretching is gone. Avoiding rapid weight gain helps in the case of stretch markscausedby obesity.


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Health Guide

Cushing syndrome symptoms
...Thirst Increased urination Signs and tests In people who currently use cortisone, prednisone or other corticosteroids, the following test results may suggest... Read more »
Addisons disease
...drugs must usually be continued for life. Usually, people receive a combination of glucocorticoids (cortisone or hydrocortisone) and mineralocorticoids (fludrocortisone). Times of stress,... Read more »
Anxiety Disorders: Medications
...stress hormone cortisol can help reduce fear in people with phobias. In a preliminary research study, a cortisone drug helped reduce fear and anxiety in patients with social and spider... Read more »
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome: Treatment
...are intermittent, and there is no evidence of a permanent injury. In CTS, steroid injections (such as cortisone or prednisolone) shrink the swollen tissues and relieve pressure on the nerve.... Read more »
Symptoms of Nicotine Withdrawal
...depression lasts beyond the withdrawal period, professional help should be sought as soon as possible.Weight GainQuitting smoking does increase the risk for weight gain. But, kicking the habit of... Read more »

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