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Do steroid shots cause blood clots?
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Injection hematoma : Any injection can cause hematoma at the site of injection. Steroid does not usually cause distant blood clots.
Answered 2/4/2018
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No: Steroids are not known to cause blood clots under normal circumstances.
Answered 8/14/2013
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