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Have Had Cortisone Injection Of Hip For Bursitis. Have Flushed Face And Headache. Suggest?
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Generally, systemic reactions due to local steroid injections are very rare and if they occur are very minor in nature. This is because only a small amount of steroid enters the blood circulation from the injection site.
Facial flushing is the commonest reaction seen especially in females and accounts to 15-20% of cases. This may occur within hours of injection and may last for a FEW DAYS. Some people may experience increased pain at the site of injection for 2-3 days.
So, these reactions are usually SELF LIMITING and needs no specific treatment.
Hope I have addressed your query. Happy to help for any more clarifications.
Regards
Generally, systemic reactions due to local steroid injections are very rare and if they occur are very minor in nature. This is because only a small amount of steroid enters the blood circulation from the injection site.
Facial flushing is the commonest reaction seen especially in females and accounts to 15-20% of cases. This may occur within hours of injection and may last for a FEW DAYS. Some people may experience increased pain at the site of injection for 2-3 days.
So, these reactions are usually SELF LIMITING and needs no specific treatment.
Hope I have addressed your query. Happy to help for any more clarifications.
Regards
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. K. Naga Ravi Prasad
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :1996
Answered : 2148 Questions
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