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  2. Cortisone - Wikipedia

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    Cortisone is a pregnene (21-carbon) steroid hormone.It is a naturally-occurring corticosteroid metabolite that is also used as a pharmaceutical prodrug. Cortisol is converted by the action of the enzyme corticosteroid 11-beta-dehydrogenase isozyme 2 into the inactive metabolite cortisone, particularly in the kidneys.

  3. Health and Wellness: Before you get a cortisone injection ...

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    Dr. Carrie Jose, in her latest Health and Wellness column, provides questions to ask before getting a cortisone injection

  4. Corticosteroid - Wikipedia

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    Corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex of vertebrates, as well as the synthetic analogues of these hormones.Two main classes of corticosteroids, glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids, are involved in a wide range of physiological processes, including stress response, immune response, and regulation of inflammation, carbohydrate metabolism ...

  5. Injection site reaction - Wikipedia

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    Injection site reactions (ISRs) are reactions that occur at the site of injection of a drug. They may be mild or severe and may or may not require medical intervention. Some reactions may appear immediately after injection, and some may be delayed. [1] Such reactions can occur with subcutaneous, intramuscular, or intravenous administration.

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  8. Joint injection - Wikipedia

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    In osteoarthritis, joint injection of glucocorticoids (such as hydrocortisone) leads to short term pain relief that may last between a few weeks and a few months. [5] Injections of hyaluronic acid have not produced improvement compared to placebo for knee arthritis, [6] [7] but did increase risk of further pain. [6]

  9. What to know about Medicare coverage for cortisone injections

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    Medicare may cover cortisone injections as frequently as a person requires them if they are medically necessary. A person’s doctor can advise them on how often they recommend treatment.