What is Steroid injection?
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A steroid Injection is an injection of long lasting steroid, it is used to treat painful inflammatory conditions, e.g. DeQuervains tendonitis, carpal tunnel. The injection consists of a mixture of local anesthetic and steroid medication and is used to reduce inflammation, swelling and pain.
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How do members experience Steroid injection?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pain in lower back | 17 | 7 | |
| Arthritis pain | 7 | 1 | |
| Rheumatoid arthritis | 5 | 2 | |
| Arthritis pain in knees | 4 | 0 | |
| Pain in shoulder(s) | 3 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Anxious mood | 1 | |
| Bruising | 1 | |
| Drug induced psychosis | 1 | |
| Facial flushing | 1 | |
| Functional constipation | 1 | |
| Injection site pain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 2 | |
| Mild | 8 | |
| None | 14 |
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