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Cortisone injections can be used to treat inflammation of small areas of the body, such as inflammation of a specific joint or tendon. They can also treat inflammation that is widespread throughout the body, such as with allergic reactions, asthma, and rheumatoid arthritis, which affects many joints.
Cortisone is a type of medicine called a corticosteroid, or steroid. It is used to treat inflammation, which can help relieve symptoms such as swelling, irritation, and pain. A cortisone shot is often used to relieve pain and reduce the swelling of a joint, tendon, or bursa. (A bursa is a fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between tendons, bones, and skin.) These problems are common in knee, elbow, and shoulder joints.