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Psychiatry General 38936ed3

Steroid can be used in the treatment of -

A
ADHD
B
Autism
C
OCD
D
All of the above
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is'b'i.e., AutismThe exact mechanism of steroid response in epilepsy and ASD (autistic spectrum disorders)is still not fully understood.There is belief that anti-inflammatory effects are mechanism of steroid action in these conditions! - Autism and its Medical ManagementAlso autism has known to be associated witJr lymphoproliferative disorders k/a ALPS (Autism secondary to lymphoproliferative syndrome).Steroids have a role to play in this disorder because of anti-inflammatory propey.

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