spinal injection
Epidural, for example
A spinal injection is the administration of medication directly into or near the spinal canal, typically for pain relief or anesthesia.
Epidurals during childbirth are a common type.
Corticosteroid spinal injections treat chronic back pain: The doctor recommended a spinal injection before considering surgery.
- epiduralSpinal numbing injection
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- lumbarOf the lower spine
- anesthesiaInduced loss of feeling
- local anesthesiaTargeted sensation elimination
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- injectionsflu shot, B12 shot, booster shot, cortisone shot, vaccine shot
- IV therapyIV bag, IV pole, IV sedation, central line, catheter
spinal injectionoral medication
Drugs swallowed whole
pill · tablet · topical application · transdermal patch · nasal spray
spinal injectionnon-invasive treatment
Care without penetrating body
oral medication · topical cream · topical treatment · skin patch · massage therapy
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