HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Wy does my tummy feel so bloated after cortisone injection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Richard Williams answered

Specializes in Pharmacy

Water retention?: A common side effect of cortisone (either injected or by mouth) is water retention.

Answered 1/8/2013

5.5k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I have a rash itchy around navel 2wks postop belly button revision using cortisone & Benadryl (diphenhydramine) getting worst red is turning dark red what is it nopain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My son is 14 yrs. Old had severe belly pain. The lipase increased from 120. To 220 in 24 hrs. He' on cortisone Synthroid (thyroxine) and ddavp. What's wrong?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

My Mother, 89yr, was on high dosages of cortisone for allergy. She stopped the cortisone suddenly and now has severe stomach pains, for two weeks. Due to Covid-19 we can't get her to a Doctor. Could the pains be from stopping the cortisone suddenly?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have tried NSAIDS . Was previously on 800 mg ibuprofen 3x a day. Caused stomach issues. Was put on tramadol. No difference in pain despite taking it 4x a day. Have been given cortisone shots . Helps with pain for approx 2 weeks, then back to pain and discomfort. Pain scale varies between 4 to 7 on daily basis depending on activity. I need to lose weight but knee pain prevents me from vigirous exercise Arthritis?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have itchy skin/eczema. Been to dermatologist and supplied with creams etc. Stays same. Been to GP and treated with cortisone. Symptoms suppressed. Stop cortisone and symptoms appear immediately. Mainly legs, upper arms and sides of stomach. Help?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

People also searched for:

Cortisone hip injection 5/7/18, headaches and now abdominal pain. Is this normal? What can I do to make this go away? Due to Bursitis. Thank you
I had cortisone hip injection for Bursitis last week( xray was taken),headache, warm face and now stomach ache? Or could stomach pain be from eggrecal
What are the most common side effects of cortisone shots? I am noticibly bloated, feeling dizzy and nauseated and very pink face.
I received a cortisone shot in both shoulders 6 days ago. Ever since I have had stomach pains and bloating. Are these side effects, and if so, how long will they last?
My sister has these red, non itchy, scaly lumps on her stomach. Have tried cortisone and Nizoral (ketoconazole) cream non have worked. Pls help!

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
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 question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.