quotidian (comparative more quotidian, superlative most quotidian) ( 1 medicine) Recurring every twenty-four hours or (more generally) daily (of symptoms etc.). 2  Happening every day; daily. 3  Having the characteristics of something which can be seen, experienced etc.
The hormonal imbalance is basically caused due to the elevated levels of cortisol released by adrenal glands. Buffalo Hump causes actually include medicinal side-effects of oral corticosteroid drugs such as prednisone, hydrocortisone, and certain AIDS medications.
Prolonged use of prednisone can cause adrenal glands to atrophy and stop producing cortisol. People who take prednisone are often warned not to stop the medication suddenly. After long-term use, the dose of prednisone must be tapered gradually to allow the adrenal glands, which may have atrophied, time to recover.