How do corticosteroids affect the body’s fat distribution, including central obesity or buffalo hump and what are the associated metabolic risks?
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How do corticosteroids affect the body’s fat distribution, including central obesity or buffalo hump and what are the associated metabolic risks?
Corticosteroids can cause fat redistribution, leading to central obesity and buffalo hump. This shift increases the risk of diabetes, hypertension, and dyslipidemia.