Question

Chronic intake of steroid can cause

• A. Osteoporosis
• B. Cushing syndrome
• C. Reye's syndrome
• D. Both A and B

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both A and B

Cushing's syndrome is a hormonal disorder caused by high levels of cortisol. The common symptoms include weight gain and fatty tissue deposits, thinning, fragile skin, fatigue, muscle weakness, headache. Excessive stimulation of adrenal cortex releases the high level of cortisol. In osteoporosis, bones become brittle and weak that can be fractured. Chronic intake of steroids can cause both of the above-mentioned conditions. Thus, the correct answer is option D.