Patient's question:
Is growth hormone a hormone? Does it have side effects? Does it affect children? What kind of help do you care about: Is growth hormone a hormone? Does it have side effects? Does it affect children?Doctor's answer:
Corticosteroids are a type of steroid hormone excreted by the adrenal cortex. Under normal physiological conditions, they play a crucial role in regulating the catabolism of nutrients in the body and the functions of various organs, making them one of the essential hormones for maintaining life. These drugs possess strong anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, and immunosuppressive effects. However, when some diseases require long-term treatment with corticosteroids, growth may be slowed, and prolonged use can lead to central obesity as a side effect.