Does Cortisone Make You Put on Weight?

Steroids affect your metabolism and how your body deposits fat. This can increase your appetite, leading to weight gain, and in particular lead to extra deposits of fat in your abdomen.

How can I avoid weight gain on cortisone?

How to Control Weight Gain on Prednisone
  1. Reduce sodium intake. Minimize canned and processed foods, soy sauce, cold cuts, chips, and other salty snacks, because high-sodium foods contribute to water retention.
  2. Choose low-calorie sources of calcium. ...
  3. Consume more potassium. ...
  4. Opt for healthy fats. ...
  5. Stick with a schedule.

Is weight gain a side effect of cortisone injection?

With higher doses and frequent shots, potential side effects include: Thinning of the skin. Easy bruising. Weight gain.

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

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Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.