CORTISONE

WHAT IS IT?

• Cortisone can improve the mental and physical abilities of athletes and are therefore considered "doping" substances.
• Corticosteroids copy the effects of hormones your body produces in your body.

SYMPTONS

• This can reduce the signs and symptoms of inflammatory conditions, such as arthritis and asthma
• It also causes high blood pressure , high blood sugar and causes weight gain

HOW ITS TAKEN

• By mouth: tablets and syrups
• By inhaler and intransal spray
• By cream and ointments
• By injection

ATHLETES WHO DONE IT

• Lance Armstrong
• Rafa nadal
• Andy Murray