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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Does Steroid Injection Cause Unconsciusness?

I received a steroid injection at the hip yesterday for a sinus infection. About 3 minutes later, I fainted and was unconscious for a few minutes. It took another 30 minutes or so to regain normal sight and hearing. There are no more side effects other than bruising where I banged my head. I feel much better, though as far as the sinus symptoms. Why did this injection cause this and what is the type of steroid given for sinus infections?
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
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