What We Treat
Telehealth
About Us
- Features & Pricing
- For Organizations
A member asked:
Could receiving a cortisone shot in my thumb joint for trigger thumb cause me to get a yeast infection?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Cortisone shot: The answer is no. While taking cortisone orally (e.g., prednisone) could indeed predispose to a yeast infection, injecting it into a single joint affects only that joint. There will be no systemic side effects including yeast infections.
Answered 9/28/2016
5.8k views
Unlikely, but: Unlikely, unless it was decadron/dexamethasone, which is water soluble, as opposed to other depot corticosteroids. Though injected into a joint, Decadron immediately passes into the blood.
Answered 6/25/2014
5.8k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Yeast infection. Took 1-dose diflucan 2 days ago. Exterior itching is bothersome. Can I use cortisone cream or will it worsen the infection?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I've had a cortisone injection in my thumb joint, four weeks ago i'm still in a lot of pain n swelling.
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Very bad pain after cortisone injection in thumb joint, is it normal?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Can u have a reaction to a cortisone injection in ur thumb joint 13 weeks after?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I have i synovitis of the CMC&st MCP joint of my right thumb. I received a cortisone shot in each joint &they lasted about a week. I have a brace I wear but working is causing horrific pain. I was told I had no options & the pain is in my head?
Can using cortisone cream help heal a yeast infection?
I am home treating for a yeast infection. I have an itchy rash in vaginal area. Can i combine cortisone and antifungal (lotramin) for topical relief?
I am allergic to any antifungal med with "ole" in it. Can I use cortisone cream for a mild yeast infection? I haven't had any discharge with it. Thank you?
I recently started taking Trellegy for long haul Covid. I think I may have a yeast infection now because I have irritation on my penis, under the tip. Also seems to be itchy around the top. Not bad, but dont want to be worse. I have tried cortisone?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Get the HealthTap app
Video visit and message your doctor
