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Does Cortisone Injection Cause Blood Clots?

Posted on Sat, 13 Sep 2014

Question: I had a cortisone injection in my left knee in May of this year. last week I was diagnosed with a superficial blood clot in my left leg below the knee.I have no history of blood clots. is ther a potential connection between the cortisone injection and the development of the clot?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No connection

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

There is no connection between inarticular injection with steroids and development of venous thrombosis ( blood clot). It looks like two seperate issues. Your doctor has put you on the right treatment for it, please continue to take it.

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

I wish you good health and a speedy recovery

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar