Myopathy caused by glucocorticosteroidsG73.7

Author:Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

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Steroidmyopathy

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DefinitionThis section has been translated automatically.

Toxic myopathy after taking glucocorticosteroids.

Clinical featuresThis section has been translated automatically.

Glucocorticoids can cause myopathy if taken over a long period of time. The potentially damaging effect of the steroids on the skeletal muscles is usually only noticeable after a treatment period of 4 weeks. This can lead to muscular atrophy, which typically manifests itself mainly with weakness or even paralysis of the pelvic girdle muscles. In addition, rapid fatigue and occasionally myalgias may occur.

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Last updated on: 29.10.2020

Author: Prof. Dr. med. Peter Altmeyer