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Can Diclofenac Gel Be Used When Suffering From Bursitis?
Question: I have AS and have been having bouts of bursitis in my shoulder area and just below the hip. Today I had injections for the hip area. Do you recommend using Diclofenac gel 1 percent along with the injection or a while afterwards.
Brief Answer:
RECOMMENDED TO USE LATER
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
How was your day?
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your query in detail and understand your concern.
usually,diclofenac gel application locally causes increase in the blood supply of that area. in some cases this may complicate into an abscess and so we usually recommend our patients to use the gel 48 hours after the injection shot.
it would be safe for you,to avoid using it at present and wait for 48 hours minimum ,before you use it
I hope your question has been answered.
Feel free to consult me anytime for follow-up queries.
Take care,God bless.
Wish you a healthy life : )
If you do not have any clarifications,you can close the discussion.
Kind Regards..
Dr Mahaveer Patil, (MBBS,MS,Mch)
Consulting Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon
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RECOMMENDED TO USE LATER
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..
How was your day?
Hope this message finds you in good health.
I have gone through your query in detail and understand your concern.
usually,diclofenac gel application locally causes increase in the blood supply of that area. in some cases this may complicate into an abscess and so we usually recommend our patients to use the gel 48 hours after the injection shot.
it would be safe for you,to avoid using it at present and wait for 48 hours minimum ,before you use it
I hope your question has been answered.
Feel free to consult me anytime for follow-up queries.
Take care,God bless.
Wish you a healthy life : )
If you do not have any clarifications,you can close the discussion.
Kind Regards..
Dr Mahaveer Patil, (MBBS,MS,Mch)
Consulting Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon
In future,you can contact me DIRECTLY on - http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-mahaveer-patil/71222
- If you were satisfied and happy with my answer ,PLEASE RATE THIS ANSWER AND LEAVE YOUR SINCERE FEEDBACK .
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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