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Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling In The Right Foot
I am taking hydrocortisone for Adrenal Insufficiency and having swelling in my right foot and ankle that wont resolve. Additionally, I have low IGGs, heart condition ,antiphospholipid syndrome and asthma. Lately I have also been having issues with shortness of breath although I am on Breo. Can the steroid be causing the swelling and shortness of breath?
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
Hi,
Yes steroid can cause the swelling but not really the shortness of the breath. Swelling is a common side effect of steroids .
You need to discuss with the physician who prescribed you the same as we have a number of steroid sparing options available.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshita, Ophthalmologist
Yes steroid can cause the swelling but not really the shortness of the breath. Swelling is a common side effect of steroids .
You need to discuss with the physician who prescribed you the same as we have a number of steroid sparing options available.
Hope I have answered your query.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Harshita, Ophthalmologist
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