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Can You Use Prednisone For Short Period For 6days If You Have Avascular Necrosis Of The Hip?
Question: can you use prednisone for short period (6days) if you have avascular necrosis of the hip (i.e-will it make it worse) i know supposed to avoid hip injections
Brief Answer:
Prednisone is not recommended in avascular necrosis
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Use of high-dose corticosteroids, such as prednisone, is a common cause of avascular necrosis.
So,you should not use prednisone.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
Prednisone is not recommended in avascular necrosis
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
Use of high-dose corticosteroids, such as prednisone, is a common cause of avascular necrosis.
So,you should not use prednisone.
Hope my answer was helpful.
If you have further queries feel free to contact me again.
Kind regards!
Dr.Dorina Gurabardhi
General &Family Physician
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