Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Are there any cortisone injection risk factors?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Very few: The risks are small. Rarely this is a brief increase in inflammation which usually resolves quickly with the application of ice. Infection risks are extremely small.
Answered 7/18/2013
5.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Had a cortisone injection 2 months ago with intolerance how long can the cortisone stay in my body?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
How effective are cortisone injections for costochondritis?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Doctors, do you think I can die from a cortisone injection?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My tailbone was broken 9 mth ago can I take cortisone injection?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I just had an injection of cortisone in my stye what should I expect?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
What is the pain like after a cortisone injection?
What occurs if a cortisone injection does not work?
What is the definition or description of: cortisone injections?
Which is the best way to help my body recover from a cortisone injection?
Should i abstain fromtaking oral anti inflammatorys after having a cortisone injection?
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
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.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
