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My dad is 56, became covid + on 15 april.
Recovered well in home isolation only.
Just one thing, he was given 1 mg(oral) dexamethasone(decadan) for 4 days. 19 th to 22 april.
He is non diabetic(after meal below 120). No underlying condition.
Currently also fit and fine.
Due to 4 days, 1mg of decadan, is he on risk?
How long he should be careful about this diseases? 1+ months already passed.
Please suggest.
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He is not at risk.
Steroid dose and duration was minimal.
Maintain social distancing and covid hygiene protocol.
Improve diet and take adequate rest
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1 mg per day of steroid to Non Diabetic patient only for 4 days is very minimal dose of steroids and obviously at this dose there is no chance of getting sterioid induced ailments.
So he is out of risk as per Sterioid concern
Plus as you mentioned he is doing good w/o any complications so nothing to worry about
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you father is absolutely out of risk zone.
he is doing good
Health Tips
have plenty of fluids
tender coconut water
protein rich diet
wishing him good health ahead 👍
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Dr. Divya Ramraika
Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
5 yrs exp
Delhi
Chances are less but precaution should be taken like keep sugar levels under control and don't overuse the steroids without the prescription of doctor, look for warning signs like black discharge from nose, bleeding from nose, nasal stuffiness, pain and swelling around eyes, decrease in vision in eyes, decrease in movements of eyes, dental pain, black spots over palate and around eyes
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be careful don't panic
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