Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Call emergency services for difficulty breathing, swelling of the face or throat, fainting, or another severe allergic reaction.
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Seek urgent medical advice the same day for:
Increasing redness, warmth, swelling, or drainage at the injection site
Fever or chills with worsening hip pain
Severe pain that continues to increase
Numbness or weakness that lasts longer than you were told to expect
Bleeding that does not stop with gentle pressure
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
For routine follow-up, contact the team if soreness is not settling after a few days, the injection has not helped after the expected trial period, or you need advice about returning to work or exercise.
If you have diabetes, follow your agreed plan for raised glucose readings.
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Hip joint injection. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.