Are there any sequelae from injection treatment for lumbar disc herniation?

There may be certain complications associated with injection therapy for lumbar disc herniation, mainly including: 1. Risk of infection: Injection therapy may lead to infections in the local area, soft tissues, or spinal canal, manifesting as redness, swelling, pus discharge, fever, and other symptoms at the infected site. 2. Impact on future surgery: Injection therapy may complicate subsequent surgical treatments. 3. Side effects: These include gastric mucosal damage, infection at the puncture site, drug allergy, and osteoporosis. Long-term use of analgesics and glucocorticoids may cause gastrointestinal ulcers, bleeding, osteoporosis, and other issues. 4. Nerve damage: Injury to local nerves during injection may result in side effects such as numbness in the lower back, muscle atrophy, and numbness in the lower limbs. When considering injection therapy for lumbar disc herniation, it is important to weigh the potential benefits and risks, and the treatment should be performed under the guidance of a qualified physician.