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What drug damages and weaken the immune system?
steroids
Do people with Dermatomyositis get steroids?
Individuals are given steroid drugs (prednisone, corticosteroids ) that suppress the immune system
Do steroids affect only the circulatory system?
Steroid affect every system in the body. For instance, they affect the immune system by decreasing inflammation, the reproductive system by changing the balance of hormones, and the stomach by affecting its lining.
What to give dogs with bad immune system?
Dogs with weak immune systems that make them susceptible to diseases usually need steroids, which should ONLY be administered by a reputable veterinarian.
What function do Antibiotics perform?
antibiotics inhibit the growth of germs as Bacteria ;virus; parasite to help the human body immune system to overcome the infection.
What's better treatment of ankylosing spondylities and tuberculosis together?
As far as I know (and I've done extensive research in the field of Autoimmune diseases) it is an almost impossible endeavor to treat them together. An Autoimmune Disease is either treated with steroids or a special immune supressor, either way, the immune is suppressed and is less able to do its job. Unfourtunately, with Tuberculosis, you need your immune system to fight it off along with Antibiotics. Effectively making your immune system useless with an immune supressor or steroids, is going to put your life in danger with Tuberculosis.
Does cortisone develop white paste on tongue?
It could be thrush, a fungal infection that results from a depressed immune system (which is a side effect of steroids).
What is the mechanism by which steroids work in terms of treatment for disease?
Steroids are used to treat a number of conditions where inflamation plays a key role, They have the ability to reduce and suppress inflamation (anti-inflamatory properties). They can also suppress the immune system!
What system protects the body against infection?
your immune system and your White blood cells produce antibodies
What are the medical uses for steroids?
It depends on whether you are talking about corticosteroids or anabolic steroids. Corticosteroids are widely used in medicine. It is similar to glucocorticoids like cortisol that is produced by your adrenal gland. Corticosteroids basically suppress the immune system and inflammation. So it is useful for inflammatory diseases where the root cause cannot be removed in order for the inflammation to subside. It is also used for autoimmune diseases where the body's immune system attacks the healthy tissues thereby causing inflammation. These are just some of the medical uses of steroids. There are many others.
Which system in the body does HIV damage?
Acquired Immune System or Adaptive immune System
How does the immune system fight of disease?
The Immune System
