Steroid Injections
Steroids are used to reduce inflammation which may be caused due
to variety of diseases.
They are not specifically an analgesic but work to reduce
inflammation in a localized region and therefore hopefully reducing
pain in the area.
The steroid is given via injection in a specific area affected
by the pain.
These injections can reduce or even fully relieve any pain. The
analgesic effect varies between patients and often more than one
injection may be required.
It is a relatively safe medication that is either administered
by a Doctor in their rooms or can be administered under guidance
during ultrasound.
The medication is mixed with local anaesthetic and injected into
the area where pain is experienced.
Side effects of the medication are uncommon but can include;
local bleeding from a broken vessels in the skin or muscle
,soreness at the injection site, aggravation of inflammation of the
injected site because of reactions to the corticosteroid
medication. There is a slight risk of infection but is very
rare.
If you have diabetes, the steroid injection can elevate your
blood sugar level.
If you have an active infection steroid injections are not
recommended as they can suppress the body's natural ability to
fight infection.
Steroid injections are generally not recommended for people with
blood clotting disorders.
If a steroid injection is recommended for treatment I
will always discuss this information further with you.
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