Do steroid shots cause weight gain?

Humare yahan bhi log kahte hain ki injection se sharir phool jata hai. But if you take light, home-cooked food and walk a little bit daily, nothing bad will happen. God bless you with good health.

A single or local steroid shot usually doesn't cause major weight gain. Just make sure to cut down on extra salt in your food for a week after the shot. Reducing salt helps prevent the water retention that makes you look bloated.

I have seen many people ask this. While repeated oral steroid tablets definitely cause weight gain, a single local steroid injection rarely does. Just maintain your regular lifestyle and don't panic.

My grandmother was very worried that my sister would gain weight after her joint injection. She suggested some herbal teas, but her doctor assured us that local injections have very minimal body-wide side effects. We trusted his advice and she had no issues.

I completely understand how terrifying it is to think about weight changes when starting a treatment. I used to panic over every single pill or injection. But please rest assured, a single shot will not make you gain weight overnight.