Natural anti-inflammatory agents for pain relief

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Published online 2010 Dec 13. doi: 10.4103/2152-7806.73804

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Table 1

The commonly known and documented side effects of steroid-based medications[106]

Side effects of steroid-based medications
Increased risk of infection	Impaired wound healing
Dermatitis	Increased appetite
Fluid retention edema	Weight gain
Fat deposits in face, chest, upper back and stomach	Worsening of previously acquired medical conditions
Mood change	Depression
Hypertension	Hyperglycemia
Cushingoid-like state	Adrenal suppression and crisis
Stomach ulcers	Cataracts
Osteoporosis