Does getting a cortisone injection lead to weight gain?

Generally speaking, local anesthesia injections do not cause weight gain, as although the medications in them contain hormones, they are administered locally in small doses, which typically do not lead to obesity; only prolonged and excessive use of hormones can result in weight gain. Prior to receiving a local anesthesia injection, it is important to understand its effects and potential risks. Details are as follows:

1. Functions:

The primary function of a local anesthesia injection is to rapidly alleviate pain caused by aseptic inflammation through local injection of prednisolone hormone and local anesthetics. It is primarily used for soft tissue injuries such as shoulder periarthritis, lateral epicondylitis of the humerus, and traumatic osteoarthritis, with generally accurate analgesic effects.

2. Risks:

Long-term use of local anesthesia injections can cause local tissue infection, necrosis, and in a few cases, osteoporosis, obesity, and femoral head necrosis. Adverse reactions may vary among individuals, and caution is advised. Local anesthesia injections should be administered under medical advice, and post-injection, warmth should be maintained to avoid exacerbating pain symptoms.