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Does Cortisone Shot Cause Swelling?
Hi, Three weeks ago I had a cortisone shot to help with a tendinites problem, a few days later I noticed a slightly swollen area above my right hand side collar bone, it is soft and painless, could this be related to the cortisone infiltration or not? Thank you
Tue, 24 Mar 2020
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Steroids reduce inflammation and swelling.It is unlikely to cause swelling.Any swollen lymphnode or abscess should be ruled out.Any history of fever should be ruled out.Visit your physician immediately in case of increased swelling or redness or fever.
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Dr.Saranya Ramadoss
General and Family Health Physician
Steroids reduce inflammation and swelling.It is unlikely to cause swelling.Any swollen lymphnode or abscess should be ruled out.Any history of fever should be ruled out.Visit your physician immediately in case of increased swelling or redness or fever.
Hope that was helpful.Let me know if i can assist you further.
Regards
Dr.Saranya Ramadoss
General and Family Health Physician
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