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Is A Cortisone Shot In The Coccyx Advisable?
Brief Answer:
decreased pain and inflammation
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Injection of a steroid or steroid plus local anesthetic is the next step in pain management.
If a local anesthetic is given with the steroid there should be immediate relief of pain, the anesthetic would wear off and pain would return in a few hours. The steroid can sometimes take a few days to kick in.
In most , it is very safe procedure. The cons are pain at the injection site with a risk of bleeding and infection (risks with any injection).
Other possible cons are weight gain , water retention and a possible increase in blood sugar level.
These would depend on the dose of steroid used.
The advantages are decreased inflammation and pain.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
decreased pain and inflammation
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Injection of a steroid or steroid plus local anesthetic is the next step in pain management.
If a local anesthetic is given with the steroid there should be immediate relief of pain, the anesthetic would wear off and pain would return in a few hours. The steroid can sometimes take a few days to kick in.
In most , it is very safe procedure. The cons are pain at the injection site with a risk of bleeding and infection (risks with any injection).
Other possible cons are weight gain , water retention and a possible increase in blood sugar level.
These would depend on the dose of steroid used.
The advantages are decreased inflammation and pain.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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