Inadequate blood supply to the colon can lead to inflammation and. injury, a condition known as ischemic colitis. The majority of cases occur in elderly patients over 60. years of age. Blood clots or low blood pressure account for some cases of ischemic colitis, although in.
Cortisone injections are a valuable treatment for a variety of spinal conditions. Many people have fears about its use. Today, with a careful assessment of the benefits, cortisone is a very useful and effective tool in treating back pain.
A cortisone shot is an injection of synthetic cortisone into an inflamed area of the body. Cortisone is a powerful anti-inflammatory and is used to treat a number of syndromes with inflammation as a cause or side effect. Some syndromes are: 1  Tendonitis.2  Bursitis. Cortisone can crystallize and cause pain worse than before the shot. 2  This is called  cortisone flare  and is often brief. 3  Cortisone can cause a lightening of the skin. 4  Cortisone can damage the tissues where it is injected.