Nearly lost his life due to painkiller abuse.

Besides having type 2 diabetes, the 58-year-old woman also suffered from hypertension and spinal degeneration for many years. To relieve pain, she regularly took high doses of medrol (a medication that inhibits inflammation, reduces pain, and alleviates allergic reactions caused by the immune system).

Due to drug abuse, this person suffered a series of side effects such as a round, red face, central abdominal obesity, thin skin, and stretch marks on the abdomen. Notably, the skin on her feet became increasingly thin, leading to skin tears, severe foot infections that spread up her right lower leg, and life-threatening conditions.

She received treatment at a lower-level hospital but it was unsuccessful, so she was transferred to the National Endocrine Hospital in a state of acute adrenal insufficiency and severe infection. There, the patient received intensive treatment according to the Ministry of Health 's protocol. Currently, the patient is stable and can be discharged.

Previously, this hospital also admitted two cases of brothers (11 and 15 years old) diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency due to the use of nasal sprays containing corticosteroids (ingredients that reduce inflammation in the body).

According to experts, acute adrenal insufficiency, commonly seen in patients who abuse medications, is a life-threatening medical condition.

To avoid medication misuse, patients need to follow their doctor's instructions. Medication use must be prescribed and supervised by a qualified physician.

Patients should absolutely not increase or decrease the dose of pain medication on their own without a doctor's prescription. Doing so can cause serious health problems.

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