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Would someone get fat if they were to take steroids without exercising? what would happen? not planning on taking any. just curious

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Steroids: One gets bloated and gains weight from retention of fluids due to the steroids.

Dr Jacobson and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/24/2013

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