These include: Infection Soreness at the injection site (usually short-lived) Diabetic patients may see transient increases in their blood glucose with corticosteroid injections Patients with poorly controlled blood pressure may see a transient increase in their blood pressure Changes in skin pigmentation around the injection site (can be seen with corticosteroid injections, particularly if near the skin surface) Post-injection flare, a short-lived increase in pain and inflammation occurring shortly after injection caused by a reaction to the injected material Pseudo-sepsis, a rare allergic type reaction to viscosupplementation that can result in significant pain and swelling which can, at times, mimic infection
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May your skin barrier stay strong, your inflammation stay quiet, and your nights stay itch-free.
Chase Lay is board-certified by the American Board of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery (ABFPRS) and the American Board of Otolaryngology (ABOHNS)
It protects organs by shielding cells from damage and aids inflammation reduction
