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Can Using Cortisone Cause Any Harm?

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Question : i spoke to dr XXXXXXX about cortisone, but noticed that cortisone says on it not to use in that area of the body
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Rahul Kumar (16 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It is safe

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for the follow up.
Don't worry you can use it.
Prolonged use is contradicted as it is a steroid but short term use is benificial.
Let me know if you have any other doubts.
Thank you.
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Can Using Cortisone Cause Any Harm?

Brief Answer: It is safe Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the follow up. Don't worry you can use it. Prolonged use is contradicted as it is a steroid but short term use is benificial. Let me know if you have any other doubts. Thank you.