Corticosteriods+and+Mineralcorticoids

Corticosteriods: Man made steroid that closely resemble cortisol. Steriods are usually prescribed to reduce inflammation within the body. Some diseases that are treated by Corticosteroids include:
 * Mytosis (Inflamation of muscles)
 * Systemic Vasculitis (Inflamation of blood vessels)
 * Rheumatoid Arthritis
 * Systemic Lupus Erythematosus

Information from: Clevland Clinic's Website

Mineralcorticoids: Released by the adrenal glands which are located directly above the Kidneys. [] Regulate mineral levels-Specifically sodium and potassium Disfunctions with this hormone can lead to Addison's Disease. To treat this diseease you have to replace or substitute the hormones your adrenal glands are not producing.

Information from: [|www.medicinenet.com] [|www.vivo.colostate.edu]

Meghan Ferguson