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Can corticosteroid injections (had taken 2 shots) for trigger finger lead to the problem of hair loss?

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No...you may be having some other reason. Please visit me for proper examination and treatment. In fact steorids can help reduce hairfall. ... Read More

My mom knee was paining from 1 month had consulted doctor he done x ray after that he gave shot of corticosteroid to my mom knee then after she is feeling ok without pain that these have any side effects

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It has chondrotoxic effects..but that is not evident in one shot. It has lot of advantages in turn in form of relieving pain and suppressing knee inflammation. Do not repeat it again. ... Read More

Can inhaled corticosteroid be used as a routine medication for heart patients without Asthma and with a single episode of bronchitis? Is there any ill effects of using it continously. I heard it is linked with glaucoma...

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When problem is not asthma,there is no need to use inhaled corticosteroids.some studies showed worsening of glaucoma with prolonged usage of high dose inhaled corticosteroids. ... Read More

Hi, My father is taking Corticosteroid to recover from covid pneumonia. His sugar levels are normal. He is not dibetic. I learnt that Patient taking Steroid/ Corticosteroid could are more vulnerable to Mucormycosis. Is that true?

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Yes it is true. Corticosteroid causes high blood sugar levels in non diabetics also. This favours growth of fungus. ... Read More

I had surgery 5 weeks ago for 4 herniated cervical disks. My doctor prescribed corticosteroids shots for the inflammation. I took 4 shots over 2 weeks, the last day of my shots was October 25th and since then I have been experiencing horrible night sweats, uncontrollable hunger, blurry vision, and high blood pressure. Could all of this be a side ef

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Will have to know what corticosteroids u have been prescribed..and also could b complication of the surgery.. ... Read More

Hi, my 2 yr baby live with me in place where winter is cold. Recently he started play scholl and get frequent viral infection from other children. But he is getring recurring bronchitis after runny nose and cough start. Doctor tols to start corticosteroid inhaler everyday until winter last. I am bit concerned if he get bad side effect and get depwn

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat  (84960595 six five) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAED ... Read More

I had Balanitis in the past for that my dermatologist prescribed Momate, a corticosteroid. Since I used it for a long time on my penis, My Inner and outer foreskin became very hard and dry. Inner foreskin dryness is completely settled. But, Outer foreskin dryness is still there. I am just applying coconut oil to soothen it. What should I do to redu

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Don't worry...you are suffering from genital candidiasis causing this problem... Specific medicine available for good control... Treatment depends on the severity..Do direct online consultation for de ... Read More

Post infection Breathing Problem, my Doctor gave me corticosteroid inhealer (foracort) and my both legs started paining and feeling numbness in both legs,is there anything else ,that I can ask my Doctor To prescribe as alternate too corticosteroid inhealer

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Forocort inhaler will have very minimal side effects. No need to change or stop inhaler. ... Read More

Respected doctor, I was tested covid positive on 9th of last month and developed pneumonia from 16th of the same month. So I was on Dexamethasone injection for first 5 days followed by Dexamethasone tab 4mg twice a day for the next 5 days after injection and 4mg tab once a day for the last 5 days...and Resmesvir injection (drips) for the first days

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For full guidance, prescription and follow up take a paid instant consultation. Hope that helps. You can even video consult directly via what sapp on 9999x104x408 ... Read More

Dr I Am Vignesh I Am Using 3 Years Corticosteroids Prednisolone 10 For Long Time Because Of My Rare Condition Duchenne muscular dystrophy So I Have One Doubt . I Google It ( recommends total daily intake of 1200 – 1500 mg of calcium & 800 – 1000 units of vitamin D supplements in patients receiving therapy with corticosteroids ) M

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Hello Vignesh. Thats a genuine question which you had. A normal healthy adult calcium intake as you said is around 1000mg varies with age, sex and weight. As you mentioned you are already taking calci ... Read More

I need some advice. My sister has SLE, which I know is a genetically linked disease. I’ve been experiencing breathing problems, and my doctor prescribed Foracort 200 inhaler. However, I found out that it contains corticosteroids, and I’m really worried. My sister’s SLE was triggered by corticosteroid use, and while I understand th

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My mother was diagnosed with milliary tb with starting att doctor prescribed corticosteroid for 3 weeks .No other organ symptoms complaint was there she was malnourished with minimal pedal edema ,her BP was 80/58 with loss of appetite shortness of breath, night sweats fever .on starting att fever resolved in 3-4 days and her appetite improved with

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a online consult for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and reports to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ... Read More

I am having Dexamethasone for Psoriatic Arthritis related inflammation since last 15 Days the dose is 1mg two times. Today felt a bit feverish and the temperature was 99.5. Kindly tell is there anything to worry about it. Or it's common to have fever. Should I taper off the steroid.

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Need few details Kindly consult ... Read More

Hi, I have severe asthma. Doctor prescribed me foracort. Due to which I got cataract in my both eyes. I am facing so much challenges in night driving. If light falls in my I will get very blurred vision. Doctor suggested surgery. Is there any possibility I can reduce/cure my cataract. If I need to opt for surgery should I go for monofocal or trifoc

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Cataract doesn't resolve with medications... Visit our centre to get best counselling on choice of IOL www.eye5centre.com ... Read More

I have got loss of smell for about two months now. My ENT has prescribed me with omnascortil and fluticasone nasal spray. Both of which are corticosteroids. For about 5+10 days On my last eye checkup in November last year I had high IOP of 26 in one eye and the funds showed cupping of 0.3mm While others reports were normal and hence the eye docto

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Some percentage of people are prone for increased IOP after taking steroids for 4 to 6 weeks ..more so, if you have a risk factor . As long as you are seeing an eye doctor for check up, no need to wor ... Read More

Dear Sir/Madam,I am facing nasal congestion due to allergy rhinitis,I am taking monteklc 1 tab daily at night but nasal congestion still persist.I am thinking of using corticosteroid nasal spay but I heard that it suppress immune system.Is it safe to use steroid nasal during this pandemic disease corona,kindly suggest?

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Dont worry Local acting steroid doesn't suppress immunity ... Read More

Hi Doctor, My mother is taking Hisone 5mg for past few years, is it safe for her to get vaccinated?

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Any vaccine amongst the available ones can be taken with minimal risk. Prior history of allergy or sensitivity or steroids is only a relative contraindication to vaccination and the benefits outweigh ... Read More

Hi, I Had cold problem and doctor advised me to consume Beepred 4MG tablet for 2 twice a day for 5 days. Looks like it's a corticosteroid and with side effects of Increasing Blood sugar level. Is it safe to consume it for 5 days and what are the steps to be taken to ensure safety and keep sugar levels at normal. I am active male with no Sugar and B

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Consult online for proper evaluation ... Read More

The thing is that me and my mother both have allergic rhinitis. Her main symptoms are sneezing,runny nose, etc. And my only symptom is post nasal drip along with nasal congestion. The OTC sprays even in foreign countries like fluticasone and mometasone furoate are quite popular and majority of people globally benefit a lot from these. However, in m

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Get a allergy test, identify the possible allergen and immunotherapy check for polyps. If any particular thing cause allergy, best to avoid it. ... Read More

I am suffering from contact dermatitis and doc prescribed me nucort m8 which is a steroid. Just wanna know is it safe to take this Medicine as it is a steroid and how long should i take it.

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For short periods safe.. however treatment depends on the severity.....Do direct private online consultation for detailed prescription by sending photos. ... Read More

I had pneumonia in 2013. Till now, I am using corticosteroid inhaler. If I stop using it, I am getting wheezing sounds in lungs and cough. My questions are: 1) After one episode of pneumonia, will the lung be always affected and cannot return to normal state? 2) Should I take corticosteroid inhaler throughout my life? Any remedies please..

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Hi. I understand your concern s. You will need to undergo a detailed examination and investigation. Consult a pulmonologist for the same at the earliest ... Read More

How come the medicines like tiotropium bromide or budesonide cause upper respiratory tract infections, as indicated in their list of side effects?

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It can cause if not used properly ... Read More

I have been suffering from side effects of steroid cream which i used past 2 months i got itchy rashes on my face i consult doc for treatment but no result have beben shown yet it can be heel without taking medication plzz help

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Use clear gel at night , along with the following medicine.... Please send photos of the affected part for accurate diagnosis and treatment.. Consult on private chat or meet me in my clinic for deta ... Read More

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