A lumbar epidural steroid injection (lumbar ESI) is of anti-inflammatory medicine, injected into the epidural space around the spinal nerves in your low back. The main goal of lumbar epidural steroid injections is to manage chronic pain caused by irritation and inflammation of the spinal nerve roots in the lower back (the lumbar region of your spine). This kind of chronic pain is called lumbar radiculopathy (radicular pain), which can radiate down from your low back to your hips, legs and/or feet.
What are the potential Benefits of Epidural Steroid Injections in Rajahmundry?
- Can limit oral medication.
- Experience temporary pain relief.
- Can be enough pain relief to participate in rehabilitation exercises to help treat the cause of your low back pain.
- Can have a better quality of life and an improved ability to do daily activities due to pain relief.
- Lumbar epidural steroid injections may reduce the need for more invasive procedures, such as surgery, for pain management.
What are the risks and possible complications of lumbar epidural steroid injections?
Lumbar epidural steroid injections at best spine hospitals in Rajahmundry are usually safe, but there are risks of certain side effects and complications. Although rare, risks and complications include:
- May experience a temporary increase in pain before the steroid medication starts working.
- May have tenderness and/or bruising at the site of your injection.
- Low blood pressure, which can make you feel lightheaded.
- Severe headache caused by spinal fluid leakage.
- Infection from the epidural procedure
- Having a negative reaction to the medications, such as hot flashes or a rash.
- Bleeding if a blood vessel is accidentally damaged during the injection, which could cause a hematoma or a blood clot to form.
- Damage to the nerves at the injection site.
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