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Can I Have Steroid Injections For Pain In Spine?

Posted on Mon, 15 Sep 2014

Question: I received a steriod injection after a fall as the orthopedic surgeon found a protrusion in my spine? Can you tell me more about this matter as I am in pain almost constantly?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Alokkalyani (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
use as pain killer

Detailed Answer:
Hi I am dr Alok, pleased to answer your health related queries today
Steroid injection is given in spine to control pain. It s one of the effective way to treat pain if given with proper techniques
It can be given multiple times if required.
If it is not helpful than you can visit again to your doctor for review
Hope this will help
Take care

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