Steroid Injections

 Autoimmune disorders, such as rheumatoid arthritis and joint conditions like tendonitis are not that common, but they can both be treated with steroid injections. Even joint and muscle conditions causes inflammation, which makes the steroids to reduce. As these steroids are available in various ways it is often considered the best treatment. 





Steroids

The steroids that get inn these injections are known as corticosteroids. They are different from anabolic steroids which help to build muscles. Corticosteroids are actually man made versions of cortisol, which is a hormone that is made by the adrenal glands placed above the kidneys. The hormones help in responding to stress in the body from injury as well as illness and also reduces immune system activity that in turn makes the inflammation easy. Steroid injections are helpful in increasing the natural hormones, which in turn accelerates the anti inflammatory and  immune suppressing power. 


Usage Of Steroid Injections

Steroid injections are used for different types of diseases, conditions and diseases. It can be used for immune related diseases like 

  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • lupus
  • inflammatory bowel disease
  • multiple sclerosis
  • allergies.
It can be useful for joint and muscle conditions like-

  • osteoarthritis
  • gout
  • bursitis
  • tendinitis
  • joint pain
  • plantar fasciitis
  • sciatica

Steroid Injections 

Before the injection, one may need to stop taking medications. The changes in the injections should not be made without the guidance of the doctors. Steroid injections must be compulsorily taken in the office of a doctor or in a hospital. The doctor shall go over the procedure and make one sign a consent form. Then the patient is made to lie down in a way that the doctor can access the injection site. The doctor shall make use of an ultrasound to find out where exactly the injection should be given. Once they have found the place, they shall mix the steroid and a numbing medication. It might be that the shot may be uncomfortable, but the effect shall take quickly. Injections can be given into-
  • joints
  • muscles or tendons
  • spine
  • bursae, these are fluid filled sacs which are placed between the tendons and joints. 
The injection site should be cleaned and kept dry for 24 hours. The site shall become sore for a few days. One can use a cold pack on the injected site. At times, steroids can also be given through veins, which is usually used for autoimmune flares.

Usually steroid injections take a few days to show their effect, well in some cases the working starts quickly, say within few hours. 

Duration Of The Steroid Injections

Steroid shots generally last upto one to two months. They can also be used in other treatments like physical therapy. It is advisable to limit the use of steroid injections for upto 3-4 times a year. 

Side Effects Of The Steroid Injections

The side effects of injections are-

  • The pain is there around the injected site, which may range form minor to intense pain, known as steroid flare. 
  • Bruising around the injected site
  • Face flushing 
  • Thin or pale skin is there around the injected site
  • Insomnia
  • High blood sugar if the patient has diabetes
  • Temporary high blood pressure in case of hypertension.
  • Dimples are seen around the injected site due to loss of fat.
  • Increase in appetite.
At times, the injection in the spine can create a bad headache that can be relaxed by lying down. Steroid shots may not be suitable for everyone. Thus, the doctor shall be informed in case of -

  • Intake of steroid shots within last months
  • Allergy form steroids
  • Have had an infection
  • Have had a vaccination recently
  • have diabetes, blood presure, elipsesy, issues with liver, kidneys, heart
  • Are preganant or are doing breastfeeding
  • Taking anticoagulants
Thus, 3meds, the best online medical app in India provides such injections at your doorstep by ordering online.





Outlook

Steroid injections are the most essential part of treatments in the case of autoimmune disorders and joint pains. The injections shall be given alternatively. One usually experiences a bad headache after having an injection thus it is advisable to take proper rest.

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