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Is Heart Burning Sensation Normal After Taking Decadron Shot For Ear Infection?

I recently developed an ear infection. I recieved an injection of decadron 5mg today and now im having a little discomfort in my diaphragm/chest area. It kinda feels like heartburn. I also was prescribed ear drops. Is that normal? And should I avoid alcohol?
Wed, 5 Oct 2016
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This is very common with Decadron shot. This is due to irritation of stomach much mucosa caused by increased secretion of hydrochloric acid from stomach. It will stay for few days and will resolve slowly
1.     Omeprazole 20 mg once daily per oral empty stomach for 7 days
2.     Domperidone 10 mg per oral when you feel nausea
3.     Continue other medicines for ear infection as suggested by your doctor
4.     Avoid alcohol, smoking, spicy food, and non-steroidal pain killer for few days
5.     In future, if you take any shot of Decadron, take it after full meal
6.     Do not heavily at a time. Divide your meals into smaller portions and eat them frequently during the day
7.     Avoid eating 3 hours before lying down
8.     Raise the head of your bed
9.     Avoid spicy foods, fatty foods, mint, chocolate, tomato-based foods, coffee, and citrus fruits


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Is Heart Burning Sensation Normal After Taking Decadron Shot For Ear Infection?

This is very common with Decadron shot. This is due to irritation of stomach much mucosa caused by increased secretion of hydrochloric acid from stomach. It will stay for few days and will resolve slowly 1. Omeprazole 20 mg once daily per oral empty stomach for 7 days 2. Domperidone 10 mg per oral when you feel nausea 3. Continue other medicines for ear infection as suggested by your doctor 4. Avoid alcohol, smoking, spicy food, and non-steroidal pain killer for few days 5. In future, if you take any shot of Decadron, take it after full meal 6. Do not heavily at a time. Divide your meals into smaller portions and eat them frequently during the day 7. Avoid eating 3 hours before lying down 8. Raise the head of your bed 9. Avoid spicy foods, fatty foods, mint, chocolate, tomato-based foods, coffee, and citrus fruits I hope this information will help you. I will be happy if you ask another question Thanks