Luis Miguel According to Chilean journalists, he was suffering from bronchitis Cecilia Gutierrez. In an interview with “Sale el Sol,” the correspondent revealed that “El Sol” had to be injected with corticosteroids because of pain in his chest, throat and body.
“He’s been injecting himself constantly. I know he travels with his personal doctor, but he still sees the doctor here (in Chile), and the medical team from the clinic visits him every day at his hotel, not only giving him Vitamin injections but he’s also on corticosteroids, which allows him to perform on stage every night.”
Next We share a short explanation What these medicines are and the side effects they cause to people who take them Allergic Disease Bookspublished by the BBVA Foundation.
What was the corticosteroid that “El Sol” allegedly injected?
Corticosteroids They are very important medicines. due to its powerful Anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive; however, it has been reported that they may cause various side effects Allergic Disease Books.
corticosteroid use Mainly seen in bronchopulmonary diseaseadministered by inhalation.
They are indicated for the treatment of symptoms Bronchopulmonary, eyes, nose and skin Treatment of various allergic diseases and emergency treatment Serious reaction.
in a different international consensus treat of Asthma, sinusitis, nasal polyposis and dermatitis Atopy, the need for corticosteroid therapy, and guidelines for its use are well established.
What are the side effects of corticosteroids?
according to Allergic Disease Booksthe side effects of corticosteroids are Inhibition of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, capable of affecting various organs and systems. the most important is:
- metabolism: They increase blood glucose (blood sugar concentration) and therefore lead to poorly controlled diabetes; induce protein breakdown, lead to loss of muscle mass, and increase fat breakdown.
- Osteoarticular system: increase the loss of calcium and phosphorus in the bones; they reduce the absorption of calcium by the intestines, increase the elimination by the kidneys, favor the appearance of osteoporosis, and increase the risk of fractures.
- immune system: They favor the emergence, reactivation or exacerbation of tuberculosis and infections caused by viruses, fungi, etc.; do not exclude bacteria produced by abnormal or opportunistic bacteria.
- fur: Causes atrophy and weakening of the skin, which leads to the appearance of stretch marks and delayed wound healing.
- Upper respiratory tract (Nose, Pharynx, Throat): Sometimes opportunistic infections (oral candidiasis), hoarseness, or nosebleeds, usually mild.
- Eye: Increases intraocular pressure, especially with ophthalmic administration, and may cause cataracts, especially in children.
- digestive system: Can cause gastroduodenal ulcer.
- hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis: Depending on the dose, duration of treatment and method of administration, they more or less inhibit ACTH secretion from the pituitary gland and may cause atrophy of the adrenal cortex.
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