Does prednisone make you bloated?

If you have ever been prescribed prednisone for any kind of medical condition, one thing you might have noticed is that it comes with a long list of side effects. Some common ones include weight gain, mood swings, acne breakout and bloating. In this article, we’re going to focus specifically on the question ‘Does prednisone make you bloated?’ So get ready to laugh-TMI ahead.

What is Prednisone?

Before diving into the topic at hand let’s do a quick intro for those who are new in the game -Predni-what now?

Prednisone is a synthetic form of corticosteroid that mimics the body’s natural steroid hormones (the good stuff our adrenal gland produces). It assists in controlling inflammation such as pain redness and swelling; therefore often used to treat allergic reactions, autoimmune disorders and diseases including serving as an immune suppressant for cancer patients .
But taking prednisone can come with not-so-lovely side effects.

How does it Work?

Now that we know what prednisone does let’s take a closer look at how it works within your system.
When an individual takes oral corticosteroids like predies , they work by reducing inflammation present around internal organs or any parts of your body where unwanted inflammation has caused irritation or damage. The reduction limits these symptoms among other mediators.

So without further ado: Let’s jump right into addressing what brings us all here today! Does this medication leave us feeling puffy?

Can Predninge( getting cooler by the minute..) cause bloating?

In general , yes ( Oh boy alrighty then), Taking medications called corticosteroids,like does-he-make-us-glow aka Predninaru 😉 increases water retention in tissues leading up to rounder faces and midsection.

Why Does Prednisone Make You Bloated?

Prednisone causes physical water retention in your face, causing swelling or puffiness known as “moon face”. Other common outcomes you may experience include joint pain and temporary bloating. This weight gain/bloating is caused by both fat accumulation alongside fluid retention.

So if feeling extra puffy around your midsection makes you uncomfortable , it’s only natural to have some real concerns!!!

How Much Will I Bloat on Prednisone?

Well my friend,
The amount of bloating a person might experience while taking prednisone varies from one individual to another based on their treatment dosage and period (Jargon, uff)

BUT in most cases – The higher the dose that the individual receives for a longer duration will cause increased severity of possible side effects including : bloating (Thank me Later- now back to business)

It’s also good to mention, Dosage plays an important role its like a bar set at varying heights depending on how much they prescribe thus leading up to more adverse reactions when exceeded.

So What Can Be Done About It?

Here are some tips/pieces of advice for those having undesired side effects after consuming different doses:

  • Changing our diets(to incorporate veg meat juices rather than high calorie meals)- reducing calories can be great
  • Limit sodium intake
  • Increase Water consumption!
    Avoiding SUGAR !
    Binge Watching Netflix shows avoiding triggering mental states
    Tight clothing has never done anyone any favors especially us who are bloat buddies-Now time for wear comfy clothes

But if attempting these changes leads nowhere we gotta ask ourselves, what happens when all other options aren’t enough?
like they say.. there’s always medication…

Medications To Help Control Bloating with Prednistrife

If unknown until Present- Call yee Physician Introducing medications will consist of more drugs hitting the systemic circulation

  • Dandelion which acts like a water pill and facilitates an increase in urine production
  • Ginger reduces GI inflammation
    (if there’s ever a reason to have ginger then bloating can be one, right?) 😉

These medications should only be taken at discretion under physician advice…

Conclusion

Predictably many individuals experience significant discomfort while taking prednisone(mostly obvious) . Unfortunately , weight gain including bloating will occur until the medication is discontinued. Inevitably some different tips may ap/ly mentioned above that might work for you but as it worsens do consult your doctor(experts on everything we aren’t).
But always keep in mind, you’re not alone in this. There are numerous other medical treatment options available if needed./ Some extra water or fruits high fiber go along way too – here’s to healing

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