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What is a steroid?

Male  45 years old 2018-06-07
I have rheumatism, and the doctor advises me to take steroid medication, what is steroid?

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  • BY Penelope Judson 2018-06-07
    The scientific name of steroids is "adrenocorticoid". The adrenal glands of normal people secrete a certain amount of steroids every day to maintain normal physiological functions in the body, such as regulating the metabolism of blood sugar, protein, fat, and electrolytes. It is indispensable for maintaining life Important hormones.
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