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Suggest Remedy For Puffy Face After Cortisone Injection
Question: I had two cortisone injections in my back one XXXXXXX 23 and another two weeks before. Started getting puffy face july 2. When will this go away?!
Brief Answer:
Puffiness will disappear in 2 weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I understand your concern.
Puffiness in your case is related to Cortisone injections.
Steroid drugs are known to cause fluid retention and puffiness of face.
This will gradually subside in 2 weeks.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Puffiness will disappear in 2 weeks.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I understand your concern.
Puffiness in your case is related to Cortisone injections.
Steroid drugs are known to cause fluid retention and puffiness of face.
This will gradually subside in 2 weeks.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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