Side effects include short-term pain flare-up, flushing of the face, thinning of skin or fat near the injection site, and risk of serious allergic reaction. Other corticosteroids may be available.

A cortisone shot is an injection containing a steroid. A person with hip pain due to injury or disease may receive a cortisone shot to help treat pain and swelling in the hip joint. A cortisone ...

Depending on the injection site, the healthcare provider may use an X-ray or ultrasound to see the inflamed area. A steroid injection ... may have a more severe reaction called an injection ...