Statistics show that obtaining liver disease is increased by 71%. Developing a heart disease is increased by 56% and chances of cancer increase by 50%. There is also a 49% chance shrinking of the testicles will occur. The most severe out of all the statistics is that using steroids increases death by 45%. To go more into detail, steroids cause all of these physical symptoms. Gyncomastia which is the growth of female breasts on a male. The thickness and length increases on certain body parts. There may be severe changes in appetite. An individual may be starving one moment and then at a loss of appetite the next. Steroids have a big effect on skin. The skin may turn yellow which is called Jaundice. Often when the liver is damaged yellowing of the skin occurs. Infections and lesions occur on the skin which are called cysts. One may gain an immense amount of weight. Difficulties with urination occur. Often individuals feel dizzy, have nausea, vomit, and have shakiness. People often have large amounts of acne on the back and face. Steroid use also causes emotional symptoms. People began having severe mood changes and show more aggression towards other individuals. Physical and mental abusive acts have been known to occur with steroid users. Hallucinations occur. It is really hard to stop the use of steroids. Steroids users sometimes suffer from depression when trying to stop. …show more content…
He wanted to gain an edge in football. After four years of using steroids, Henry was 5’9” and weighed 210 pounds. He gained weight and power from taking steroids, but that is not all they gave him. He experienced spells of vomiting, urinating blood, liver and kidney damage, ulceration over three-fourths of his stomach, a mild heart attack, and an aggressive personality. Henry was only aware of steroids positive effects. He was unaware about their side effects and health risks.” As seen, people often overlook the negative effects of steroids. The amount of negative effects they bring is enormous.
Some individuals may have a different view on steroids than some. Some may say that using steroids is the quickest way to gain muscle mass and quickness. They may say gaining muscle the natural way takes way too much time and effort. In sports, athletes spend an enormous amount of time trying to increase their strength and speed. An individual still has to practice their sport to be successful at it, but having that extra strength and speed is very beneficial. This is why many agree with the use of