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(R78.6) Finding of steroid agent in blood
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10 748 in individuals diagnosis finding of steroid agent in blood confirmed
2 940 deaths with diagnosis finding of steroid agent in blood
27% mortality rate associated with the disease finding of steroid agent in blood
Diagnosis finding of steroid agent in blood is diagnosed Men are 1.32% more likely than Women
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Men receive the diagnosis finding of steroid agent in blood
2 940 (54.0 %)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis finding of steroid agent in blood
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease finding of steroid agent in blood - Men aged 50-54 and Women aged 60-64
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 5-9, 15-74, 80-84
Less common in men the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 10-14, 75-79, 85-95+Less common in women the disease occurs at Age 0-5, 20-24, 30-39, 45-49, 80-95+
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-1, 5-19, 25-29, 40-44, 50-79
Disease Features finding of steroid agent in blood
Absence or low individual and public risk
Finding of steroid agent in blood - what does this mean
Steroid agents in the blood occur when the body produces too much of these hormones or when they are taken as a medication. the hormones can be naturally produced by the adrenal glands, or they can be synthetically produced to treat certain medical conditions.
What happens during the disease - finding of steroid agent in blood
The pathogenesis of the disease of finding a steroid agent in the blood is likely due to the overproduction of endogenous steroids by the adrenal glands or the introduction of an exogenous steroid from an outside source. if the steroid is being produced by the adrenal glands, it could be due to an adrenal tumor or an endocrine disorder such as cushing's syndrome. if the steroid is being introduced from an outside source, it could be due to the use of a steroid-containing medication or the abuse of anabolic steroids.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Gather patient history and symptoms
- Conduct physical examination
- Order laboratory tests such as complete blood count (CBC) and comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP)
- Order imaging tests such as X-rays and CT scans
- Perform endoscopy to examine the gastrointestinal tract
- Perform skin biopsy
- Perform urine and/or blood tests for steroid agent
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: Reduce the presence of the steroid agent in the blood.
- Prescribe medications to reduce the amount of steroid agent in the blood.
- Monitor the patient's blood levels of the steroid agent.
- Prescribe dietary and lifestyle changes to reduce the presence of the steroid agent.
- Refer the patient to a specialist for additional treatment if necessary.
- Provide regular follow-up care to ensure the patient is responding to treatment.
8 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Finding of steroid agent in blood - Prevention
The best way to prevent the finding of steroid agents in the blood is to avoid taking any form of steroids without the advice of a doctor. it is important to understand the potential risks and side effects of taking steroids before deciding to use them. additionally, it is important to follow a healthy diet and exercise regularly to maintain a healthy lifestyle.