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Does A Steroid Shot Cause Dry Throat And Horse Voice?
I had a steroid block yesterday to help with pain for bulging disc at the L4-L5, S1 and stenosis. My throat is very dry and am hoarse when I talk; I also have hiatal hernia. Could the shot cause these symptoms? Also, I stayed awake all night. Thanks
Thu, 30 Jan 2020
Hi,
Unlikely to cause dry throat and change of voice. Epidural (spinal) steroid injection procedures are generally considered to be safe procedures. However, the risks of spinal steroid injections include localized bleeding, infection, pain, inflammation of the meninges, nerve injury or paralysis, headache, or muscle weakness. Dry throat, hoarseness of voice and fungal infection of the oral cavity are more commonly seen with the use of inhaled steroids for example in the treatment of bronchial asthma and other such conditions.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
Unlikely to cause dry throat and change of voice. Epidural (spinal) steroid injection procedures are generally considered to be safe procedures. However, the risks of spinal steroid injections include localized bleeding, infection, pain, inflammation of the meninges, nerve injury or paralysis, headache, or muscle weakness. Dry throat, hoarseness of voice and fungal infection of the oral cavity are more commonly seen with the use of inhaled steroids for example in the treatment of bronchial asthma and other such conditions.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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Hi,
Steroid shot taken in the spine is unlikely to cause dry throat and hoarse voice. Dry throat, hoarseness of voice and fungal infection of the oral cavity can occur with the inhaled steroids used in the treatment of bronchial asthma.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
Steroid shot taken in the spine is unlikely to cause dry throat and hoarse voice. Dry throat, hoarseness of voice and fungal infection of the oral cavity can occur with the inhaled steroids used in the treatment of bronchial asthma.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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