Nandrolone decanoate is an injectable anabolic steroid. It increases muscle mass by stimulating protein synthesis. Nandrolone decanoate is mainly used to treat anemia caused by kidney problems. Nandrolone is also used to increase appetite and muscle mass in patients suffering from AIDS wasting syndrome. Some athletes use nandrolone decanoate to enhance athletic performance, although this is illegal. High doses may cause serious side effects.
Liver Tumors
Long-term use of nandrolone decanoate may cause liver tumors, according to Drugs.com. Blood-filled cysts may also replace tissues of the spleen and liver. Tumors and cysts are dangerous because they cause life-threatening bleeding in the stomach. Patients may not realize they have liver tumors and cysts until bleeding develops. Patients may also develop jaundice.
Blood Clots
Nandrolone decanoate increases the risk of blood clots and should therefore be avoided by patients with previous histories of blood clots. Signs and symptoms of blood clots include sudden, severe headache, numbness or swelling in arms or legs, changes in vision and calf pain.
Cushing's Syndrome
Long-term use of nandrolone decanoate steroid stimulates cortisol release, which leads to development of Cushing's syndrome. Cushing's is a disorder caused by chronic exposure to high levels of stress hormone cortisol. Signs of Cushing's syndrome include upper body obesity; thin arms and legs; round, full face; acne; purple marks on the skin; easy bruising; depression; and fatigue.
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