Anabolic-androgenic steroid use in a young body-builder: A case report and review of the literature

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Anabolic-androgenic steroid (AAS) abuse is routine in athletes to enhance their overall physique. It often leads to detrimental effects, including cardiovascular diseases, hormonal imbalances, and cancer. Our case presentation emphasizes two important aspects: the first is the importance of thorough history taking in correctly diagnosing diseases with multiple etiologies. The second one relates to the reversible and preventable hazards of the increasing incidence of usage of illicit drugs, mainly androgenic anabolic steroids in young adults.

Case presentation

We present a case of a 30-year-old male bodybuilder with presenting complaints of increased anxiousness, excessive anger, and dyspnea on minimal exertion. Echocardiogram showed a dilated cardiomyopathy w

SUBMITTER: Jamal M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9644341 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature