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What Causes A Red Spot After A Steroid Shot?

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Posted on Thu, 24 Mar 2022
Question: red spot after steroid shot
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Steroid flare

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

This red spot you say is called a steroid flare and is common after a steroid injection.
It is caused by crystals found in corticosteroid injections.

Please follow the advice and observe how you stay afterward:

* Take Advil or acetaminophen for pain and inflammation
* Use ice-compression at the injection site to reduce inflammation
* Monitor the injection site, if you notice ongoing bleeding, weeping, or pus coming from the site it could be infected and you should consult a doctor in person then.

Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes A Red Spot After A Steroid Shot?

Brief Answer: Steroid flare Detailed Answer: Hello, This red spot you say is called a steroid flare and is common after a steroid injection. It is caused by crystals found in corticosteroid injections. Please follow the advice and observe how you stay afterward: * Take Advil or acetaminophen for pain and inflammation * Use ice-compression at the injection site to reduce inflammation * Monitor the injection site, if you notice ongoing bleeding, weeping, or pus coming from the site it could be infected and you should consult a doctor in person then. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.