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I Injected Steroids Into My Thigh 8 Days Ago .

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Posted on Mon, 17 Jun 2019
Question: I injected steroids into my thigh 8 days ago . And as of this morning the redness has spread over my entire thigh , its itchy , hot to the touch and the spot where I injected is hard
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (33 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Cellulitis is possible.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

I think this symptoms can be related to possible infection are the injection site.
Possibly an infection happened at the injection site causing possible cellulitis.
You can send me a photo of the rash to verify it. In case of cellulitis antibiotics are needed as soon as possible.

Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
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I Injected Steroids Into My Thigh 8 Days Ago .

Brief Answer: Cellulitis is possible. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service. I read your query and here is my advice. I think this symptoms can be related to possible infection are the injection site. Possibly an infection happened at the injection site causing possible cellulitis. You can send me a photo of the rash to verify it. In case of cellulitis antibiotics are needed as soon as possible. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.