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Suggest Remedy For Puffy Face After Cortisone Injection

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Posted on Tue, 21 Jul 2015
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Question : I had two cortisone injections in my back one XXXXXXX 23 and another two weeks before. Started getting puffy face july 2. When will this go away?!
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Answered by Dr. Suresh Heijebu (19 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Puffiness will disappear in 2 weeks.

Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,

I understand your concern.

Puffiness in your case is related to Cortisone injections.

Steroid drugs are known to cause fluid retention and puffiness of face.

This will gradually subside in 2 weeks.

Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
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Suggest Remedy For Puffy Face After Cortisone Injection

Brief Answer: Puffiness will disappear in 2 weeks. Detailed Answer: Hi Mam, I understand your concern. Puffiness in your case is related to Cortisone injections. Steroid drugs are known to cause fluid retention and puffiness of face. This will gradually subside in 2 weeks. Post your further queries if any. Thank you.