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.

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 ...

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 ...