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What Causes Swollen Face While On Steroid Injections?
Question: My 51 year old son is on disability -- one cause is severe back pain. He has had about three sessions of steroid injections for the last two or three .
His face has gotten quite swollen -- could that be the cause? He is not ingesting anything with steroids now.
Once the injections stop will the swelling go down?
His face has gotten quite swollen -- could that be the cause? He is not ingesting anything with steroids now.
Once the injections stop will the swelling go down?
Brief Answer:
yes that is probably the cause
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Steroid injections can cause the puffy face that is often associated with steroid use. Once he is no longer getting injections the swelling should go down but it can take 6-12 months. Make sure he sees his regular doctor soon to get some blood tests to make sure there is no other cause for the swelling.
Please let me know if you have further questions,
Dr. Robinson
yes that is probably the cause
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Steroid injections can cause the puffy face that is often associated with steroid use. Once he is no longer getting injections the swelling should go down but it can take 6-12 months. Make sure he sees his regular doctor soon to get some blood tests to make sure there is no other cause for the swelling.
Please let me know if you have further questions,
Dr. Robinson
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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