injection site reaction An allergic, histaminic, or traumatic response of the skin and subcutaneous tissues to any substance introduced with a needle. Patient care
If you are suffering from chronic pain stemming from joint inflammation, a cortisone injection may provide you with relief for several months or even years. These treatments do carry the risk of side effects though, and injection sites are often prone to additional damage from inflammation in the future. Ad.ome forms of cortisone, such as mild cortisone creams, are available over the counter. The best way to use this type of cortisone for inflammation is to apply a little bit to the affected part of your skin, rub it in, and then wash off your hands.
Cortisone is a type of medicine called a corticosteroid, or steroid. It is used to treat inflammation, which can help relieve symptoms such as swelling, irritation, and pain. A cortisone shot is often used to relieve pain and reduce the swelling of a joint, tendon, or bursa. (A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between tendons, bones, and skin.) These problems are common in knee, elbow, and shoulder joints.