ES Full Form in Medical is Epidural Steroid/Corticosteroid. It is a simple way to inject pain medicine instantly into the body with the help of a syringe. The dose is given into the epidural area, a fat-filled area that covers the spinal cord and surrounding nerves to protect it from damage. If someone has a hard-to-treat, severe pain in the arms or legs from spinal inflammation, epidural steroid injections help provide quick relief. The medication opens up passages and eliminates inflammation to offer pain relief.
Although epidural steroid injections have no adverse effects, some people may experience anxiety, water retention, sleep problems, changes in menstruation, and pain that persists for several days. The most serious causes are infection, nerve damage, bleeding, allergic reaction, paralysis, and infection.
An epidural steroid is usually an outpatient procedure. You will need to tell about your medical condition, allergies or diabetes before starting the procedure. Depending on your medical condition, your doctor may request other specific steps. Once all the steps have been completed, you can return to normal activities in a few days. The medicine that was applied started working in 1 to 3 days, due to which you would start seeing the benefits.