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Can corticosteroid injections for bursitis cause weight gain and/or increase in appetite?

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Only if chronic: One time and repeated injections months apart don't usually cause weight gain. Chronic treatment with corticosteroids does cause weight gain. One time dose may increase appetite temporarily but not a sustained effect.

Dr Fitzmaurice agreed

Answered 12/21/2013

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