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What Causes Increase In Heart Beat After Taking Steroid Injection For Sinus Infection ?
hello, dr. christensen - I received a steriod shot for ongoing sinus issues. (2 months in length)
Woke up this morning with an excelerated heart rate. Feels like it is starting to slow down, but scared my some. I thought I was at rest, not running a marathon! :)
Woke up this morning with an excelerated heart rate. Feels like it is starting to slow down, but scared my some. I thought I was at rest, not running a marathon! :)
Wed, 28 Oct 2015
Yes, steroid s can increase the heart rate and also make it more irregular and more commonly increase blood pressure due to fluid retention.
So if persistent do consult your doctor for the same.
Rest be reassured it's not something life threatening and will settle by itself. However be cautious next time you tqk a shot.
Regards Dr Priyank Mody
So if persistent do consult your doctor for the same.
Rest be reassured it's not something life threatening and will settle by itself. However be cautious next time you tqk a shot.
Regards Dr Priyank Mody
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