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What is Steroid?
Steroids are synthetic hormones designed to treat medical ailments.They treat allergic reactions and autoimmune diseases.
Questions and answers on "Steroid"
MD Brief Answer:
Impetigo
Detailed Answer:
Hello. I just read through your question.
Considering treatment was started on Saturday, you would expect to have seen at least a little improvement by now. The cream that is typically used for Impetigo is mupirocin cream. It is possible that if we...
CAN THE USE OF STEROIDS CONTRIBUTE TO ACID REFLUX, COUGHING AT NIGHT AS WELL
MD Brief Answer:
NO!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Steroids do not cause these symptoms as side effects. Acid reflux is a total disease entity and not caused by steroids. You should avoid chocolates, fats, cigarettes, and alcohol. Also, avoid leaning forward soon after meals and do well to use a pillow or...
I was diagnosed with condochronditis almost two years ago. My doc and I have tried OTC pain relievers and two prescription anti-inflammatory meds with no relief in my pain/ache. We are now going to try a 6-day pack of oral steroids. I'm a bit nervous about the steroids.Are my concerns unwarranted?
MD Brief Answer:
Have steroid.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have read your query.
If painkillers are unable to cure my patients having problem same that of you, then I usually advise steroid course for my patient.
So, I advise you to have steroid course but under supervision of your doctor.
Steroid...
Is it ok to get my steroid injection for my back today and still have my scheduled cataract surgery in seven days? I am 62 and in good health and not diabetic. I just had a physical one week ago and all is good.
MD Brief Answer:
Not recommended
Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir, I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns,
But I would not recommend taking the steroid shot before a cataract surgery as it might cause an elevation of your eye pressure . Unless approved by your surgeon it might...
Hi: My dad is 86. He has been using a breathing device with a steroid but I am not sure which one. He has gained 10 pounds quickly and he says he is not eating more. His feet and ankles or very swollen and a tingling sensation. Should I get him to ER?
MD Brief Answer:
Yes, do take him to ER.
Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, Welcome to HealthcareMagic,
The inhaled steroid will not lead to such swelling and loss of appetite.
I would rather think it is his heart/kidneys/ anemia/--or a combination of all three.
Yes, do take him to ER.
Feel free to follow-up...
are cortizone pills for joint pain as good and safer than shots
MD Brief Answer:
Injection steroid in joint is safer.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have read your query.
Intra articular steroid injection is far safer than steroid pill.
But more safe, effective way is to get hyaluronic acid injection in joint, as its totally safe.
But all this depending upon physical...
Can using strong topical steroid cream on your body (for psoriasis spots on legs or arms) such as clobetesol or bethmetasone worsen the acne on your face?
MD Brief Answer:
No
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Thank you for posting your question on HealthcareMagic.
No local steroid will not cause systemic manifestation in anyway.
Even if you apply clobetasol directly it will not flare up acne.
If acne is the issue you could use Erythromycin ointment locally and...
My girlfriend has had the nexplanon birth control for almost a year now, and she recently got bit by a spider and she was prescribed a steroid pack. We were wondering if the steroid pack will make the nexplanon less affective.
MD Brief Answer:
No effect
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to HCM. Thanks for writin in to us with your health concerns.I have gone theough your query and understand your concerns completely. There will be no decrease in potency of your implant due to steroid dose. I will advise you to stay...
MD Brief Answer:
Use an OTC topical steroid for a weeks
Detailed Answer:
Hello. Thank you for writing to us
I am dr. kakkar (dermatologist). I have gone through your query and I have noted your concern.
You may use an OTC topical steroid cream e.g cortisone cream (contains hydrocortisone1%), twice...
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Recent questions on Steroid
MD Hai! My totla cholesterol is 321, triglycerides - 200, HDl- 64, LDL - 183, total CHO/HDL ratio - 5.0, LDL/HDL ratio- 3.1 Does it need attention? I m a female, age-43 yrs, No smoking, regular exercise, not obese, No other habits for high cholesterol . What can I do?
MD my blood pressure is always around 140/90. i am 55 years age.no drinking smoking bi birth.moderate food habits.daily i walk and exercise for one hour 5 days in a week. i am using Telma 40 one in the morning for the past 2 years. but still my bp is always abourt 140/90.never it is below 120/80. now a days my pulse rate is always 60 per minute. before using telma 40, my pulse rate was 72 per minute. all by blood tests are always normal. but my lds is around 120 and hdl is 35.total cholesterol is 220.i experience impotence if i use atenelol.pl suggest whether my treatment is ok or do i need any change. i also feel palpitation.before usage of tablets i dont have all these problems.after usage of telma i am in fat not feeling that much of result.kindly suggest
MD I am a 55 yr old female, 5 5 , weighing 140 lbs. I walk apprx 4 miles daily (16 min mile) for exercise. I recently had blood work done and found my overall cholesterol numbers to be 255, with LDL: 162, HDL: 62, and Trig 57. My glucose is 81. THey checked my blood pressure and it was 110/62. I take niacin (500 mg), fish oil (2000mg), and flaxseed oil (1200mg) daily, though I do miss daily doses occasionally. What should be my course of action to get back myself back in the number ranges I need to be? Thank you
MD i went to the dr. 4 months ago and they said i need to lower my cholesterol are they would have to put me on medication. so i went back this week and had the test done and my overall cholesterol lowered from 220 to 212 but my trygliseride went up to 398 should i be worried?
MD Hi For the past week or so my fingers, in between my thumb it’s red and my next finger it’s red on the side and my middle finger its red on the side of it is red and itchy and has a few tiny cuts on one finger. I don’t know how I got this? If it’s...
MD how often can you take Prednisone? I have reallybad inflamation in my hands and it took it away . The swelling has come back now and I dont know that much about it.
MD I was having itching in my areas involving touching such as thighs, underarms and it was causing sour smell, so i asked one of the doctors here and they said that i have XXXXXXX otch and prescribed me an anti fungal cream but couldnt find it. I...