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Does A Cortisone Injection Bring Down Knee Pain And Swelling?
Question: When they give you a cortisone shot on your knee to bring swelling down and alleviate pain do you have to rest the knee afterwards or not?
Brief Answer:
It is important to take rest
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic for your health concerns,
Yes, it is very important to take rest after the cortisol injection, so that there is enough time for inflammation, pain, and swelling to subside.
You can apply ice on area of pain
Keep the affected leg elevated.
Take adequate rest.
Pain and swelling will decrease in few days.
You can also use crepe bandage to provide compression and stability.
Hope this answers your question
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
It is important to take rest
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic for your health concerns,
Yes, it is very important to take rest after the cortisol injection, so that there is enough time for inflammation, pain, and swelling to subside.
You can apply ice on area of pain
Keep the affected leg elevated.
Take adequate rest.
Pain and swelling will decrease in few days.
You can also use crepe bandage to provide compression and stability.
Hope this answers your question
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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