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What Causes Infection Of Sinus And Ear Post Epidural Injection?
I recently had 2 cervical epidural injections, my blood pressure is high and I am severely sick double ear infection, sinus infection and bronchitis all in a 3 day period about 4 days after my injections. I seem to have this problem every time I get epidurals, is there an underlying cause to this reaction
Thu, 16 Jul 2015
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Thanks for the concern. From the history it appears that you have taken steroid epidural injections. After taking steroids the immunity of body decreases which lead to infection in the body. I think you have same problem every time you take such epidural injections. For this you have to consult your physician and start antibiotics.
Thanks for the concern. From the history it appears that you have taken steroid epidural injections. After taking steroids the immunity of body decreases which lead to infection in the body. I think you have same problem every time you take such epidural injections. For this you have to consult your physician and start antibiotics.
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