Unbearable pain after receiving a cortisone injection for tennis elbow
Nov 25, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Introduction
The severe pain after receiving a corticosteroid injection for tennis elbow is generally due to drug irritation. In such cases, you may consult a doctor and consider surgical treatment. If there is no local redness, swelling, or warmth, treatment may not be necessary. However, if the pain persists and is accompanied by symptoms such as redness and swelling, you should consult a doctor to discuss surgical options, such as arthroscopic surgery, or consider physical therapy.
Severe pain after receiving a corticosteroid injection for tennis elbow is usually caused by drug irritation. In such cases, patients should consult a doctor to consider surgical treatment.
In daily life, when patients with tennis elbow experience intolerable pain following a corticosteroid injection, it is typically due to drug irritation. During the process of inflammation absorbing the medication, the local tissue may become more sensitive, leading to increased pain. Generally, this is not a cause for concern, as the pain usually subsides gradually within about 4 to 6 hours. If there are no signs of redness, swelling, heat, or persistent pain at the injection site, special treatment is usually unnecessary.
However, if the pain persists and is accompanied by symptoms such as redness and swelling, medical consultation is recommended, and surgical intervention may be considered. Treatment options may include arthroscopic surgery, cryotherapy, ultrashort wave therapy, microwave therapy, or laser therapy, all of which can help alleviate localized symptoms such as swelling, heat, and pain.
