A member asked:

I got a cortisone injection for effusion/fluid in left knee today. doc did not drain it, he said cortisone will remove fluid.. is this true?

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Dr. Andrew Germanovich answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Almost: Steroids decrease inflammation, inflammation increases fluid accumulation, by decreasing fluid accumulation due to inflammation steroid gives a chance for your body to reabsorb fluid. That's what he probably had in mind.

Answered 7/3/2013

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Dr. Ramachandran Srinivasan answered

Specializes in Rheumatology

Minor effusion : Minor effusion will not need aspiration. It will resolve with steroid injection. That must have been his rationale

Answered 7/5/2013

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How does the doc drain fluid off your knee?

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