Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Suggest Treatment For Pain And Swelling In The Left Leg
Question: My mother Experiencing lot of pain and swelling in her left leg. Doctor have suggested to have Visco Injection. Can you please suggest if it is advisable to take this injection. Do it have any side effects? Will her problem will solve after this injection
Forgot to mention, she have allergy with sulphur and tetra penicillin group.
Forgot to mention, she have allergy with sulphur and tetra penicillin group.
Brief Answer:
Needs test dose. Allergies as side effect. Injection will offer relief.
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
Usually Visco injection is given for arthritis or the knee.
Since your mother has Sulpha and Tetracycline allergy, it would be wise to try a test dose of the Visco before getting it administered into the joint. This will be done by her Doctor once you inform him/her.
Side effects can include allergic reaction, pain, swelling.
The full effect of this injection will take about 4 to 6 months average. It will definitely help for mild to moderate grades of Osteoarthritis knee.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Needs test dose. Allergies as side effect. Injection will offer relief.
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
Usually Visco injection is given for arthritis or the knee.
Since your mother has Sulpha and Tetracycline allergy, it would be wise to try a test dose of the Visco before getting it administered into the joint. This will be done by her Doctor once you inform him/her.
Side effects can include allergic reaction, pain, swelling.
The full effect of this injection will take about 4 to 6 months average. It will definitely help for mild to moderate grades of Osteoarthritis knee.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Do we need to get this injection injected in every 2-3 years?
Brief Answer:
Yes. Once a year or 6 months
Detailed Answer:
Yes. Usually 2 to 3 injections are given at a span of 1 year in most cases.
Yes. Once a year or 6 months
Detailed Answer:
Yes. Usually 2 to 3 injections are given at a span of 1 year in most cases.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
