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I had fever from last two days. My doctor gave me dexona injection. And used it on me. But my another doctor told me that if I use dexona in fever, it can make me a polio patient. Dexona in fever can give you polio in legs or other organs? I'm too afraid from this. Please help.
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Dexamethasone is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Dexamethasone is used to treat many different conditions such as allergic disorders, skin conditions, ulcerative colitis, arthritis, lupus, psoriasis, or breathing disorders. This medication is used to treat various conditions such as severe allergic reactions, arthritis, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, and skin diseases. It is also used to test for an adrenal gland disorder (Cushing's syndrome).
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