In addition to having type 2 diabetes, the 58-year-old woman also suffered from high blood pressure and spinal degeneration for many years. To relieve pain, this person regularly takes high doses of medrol (a drug that can inhibit inflammation, reduce pain and allergies caused by the immune system).
Abusing drugs, this person suffers a series of side effects such as round red face, central fat belly, thin skin, stretch marks on the abdomen. Notably, the skin on her feet became increasingly thin, leading to skin tears and severe foot infections that spread to her entire right leg, threatening her life.
She was treated at a lower level but was unsuccessful, then transferred to the Central Endocrine Hospital in a state of acute adrenal failure and severe infection. Here, patients are treated actively with the Ministry of Health's regimen. Currently, the patient is stable and can be discharged from the hospital.
Previously, this hospital also received two cases, brothers (11 and 15 years old), diagnosed with adrenal insufficiency due to using nasal sprays containing corticosteroids (ingredients that reduce inflammation in the body). ).
According to experts, acute adrenal insufficiency often occurs in patients who abuse drugs, and is a medical condition that threatens the patient's life.
To avoid drug abuse, patients need to follow their doctor's instructions. Medication use should be prescribed and supervised by a qualified physician.
Patients should absolutely not increase or decrease the painkiller dose without a doctor's prescription. This can cause serious health problems.
