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What Causes Abdominal Pain And Tightness In Chest Area After Having Cortisone Injection?
I have had several cortisone injections in my back through out the past 12 years, and also been given a taper dose orally for asthma. I always have had body pain, face swelling, and body edema from it. I had to have an injection in my knee last week, and since Saturday I have been very ill. Seems the symtoms are getting somewhat worse. I almost feel like heart attack. My abdomen is very extended and hurts, and my chest feels very tight and like I am fighting for air......... Am I allergic to cortisone?
Mon, 8 Aug 2022
Hi,
Cortisone belongs to the group of medications known as steroids or corticosteroids that is used in the treatment of various inflammatory conditions like arthritis, osteoarthritis, asthma, COPD, allergies, lupus, psoriasis, certain cancers etc. But like other medications this medication has some side effects of its own. It may cause serious symptoms of allergic reactions.
Someone may experience redness and a feeling of warmth or tightness of the chest and face, trouble breathing, rapid heartbeat, abdominal distension, belly pain, itching, rashes, any swelling of the hands, feet, lips, tongue, mouth or face, wheezing etc., after a Cortisone shot. If someone experiences these side effects after getting Cortisone shot, then he or she should stop using this medication immediately and inform his or her doctor promptly for medical help.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
Cortisone belongs to the group of medications known as steroids or corticosteroids that is used in the treatment of various inflammatory conditions like arthritis, osteoarthritis, asthma, COPD, allergies, lupus, psoriasis, certain cancers etc. But like other medications this medication has some side effects of its own. It may cause serious symptoms of allergic reactions.
Someone may experience redness and a feeling of warmth or tightness of the chest and face, trouble breathing, rapid heartbeat, abdominal distension, belly pain, itching, rashes, any swelling of the hands, feet, lips, tongue, mouth or face, wheezing etc., after a Cortisone shot. If someone experiences these side effects after getting Cortisone shot, then he or she should stop using this medication immediately and inform his or her doctor promptly for medical help.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
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