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Will Prednisone Cause Swelling In The Arms?
I m taking prednisone for a rash. The rash has gone away but, I work outside and now my arms and face are red and swollen. Especially my ears. Do I need to go see the doctor or just keep those parts out of the sun? I have four days left on the prednisone.
Wed, 29 Jan 2020
Hello,
Prednisone does not cause any swelling, instead, this medication is used to relieve the swelling.
The symptoms seem to be related to sun exposure. So, make sure that you don't expose yourself to the sun too much. I also suggest using Calamine lotion for local applications.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Prednisone does not cause any swelling, instead, this medication is used to relieve the swelling.
The symptoms seem to be related to sun exposure. So, make sure that you don't expose yourself to the sun too much. I also suggest using Calamine lotion for local applications.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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