A 24-year-old female asked:
i have a bulging disc on curvature of back, had a steroid injection, but have had continuous stomach aches and headache for 2 weeks can it be related?
2 doctor answers
Dr. John Michalski answered
36 years experience Orthopedic Surgery
Bulging disc : Anatomically, they are not directly related. Check for other sources.
Answered on Jul 20, 2013
Dr. William Byars answered
44 years experience Family Medicine
Check BP: Be sure your blood pressure is ok. Sometimes corticosteroids can raise blood pressure, which is capable of causing headaches at times.
Answered on Apr 24, 2015
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