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Risk of mucormycosis
My mother was tested covid positive had symptoms of fever, myalgia,sore throat , 4 days.Her IL-6 was 30.2.She was started on steroids 40mg IV methyl pred x 2 days then tablet 32mg,16mg,8mg,4mg each for 2 days and was stopped.she is NOT a diabetic.she is on 16mg right now and her fbs is 110mg/dl and ppbs is 197mg/dl.Is there any risk for my mother to develop mucormycosis in the future?
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Keep blood sugar levels in check
fasting sugar to be less than 100 and random sugar if found above 200 you should consult with the physician....as mucormycosis typically affects diabetics.
And the steroids used in the treatment of covid raises blood sugar therefore there is a increased risk of mucormycosis infection
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Hello sir
Sorry to hear about your concern
Steroids and diabetes are risk factor for mucor
So we need to monitor closely
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1. Maintain nasal hygiene and don’t steam unnecessarily now
2. Check for FBG, PPBG & BP regularly
3. Look for any signs of stabbing neuralgic pain in one side of face ; prominent swelling on face and eye
If anything like this develops ; rush to the nearest ENT Surgeon at the earliest
4. Avoid high carbs diet
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Dr. Chodavarapu Dheeraj
Oncologist
12 yrs exp
Chennai
Since the sugars are under control...The risk of mucormycosis is very less...Keep checking the sugars while on steroids
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consult a doctor if sugars are high
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Dr. Aman Gangwani
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Kanpur
Please make sure that you maintain hygiene and cleanliness around her
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Her blood sugar levels are elevated so there might be some risk but now she is comparitively on a lower dose of steroids
Also she is not a known case of diabetes
Was she given oxygen ? Even that has to be taken in consideration
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