What is Osteomyelitis?
Osteomyelitis is a serious bone infection that can be difficult to treat. The infection can cause pain, swelling, and redness in the affected area. It can also lead to bone loss and joint damage. This condition often affects the long bones in the arms and legs, and even may affect your spine bones. The infection can spread to nearby tissues, including the muscles, joints, and blood vessels.
Symptoms of Osteomyelitis!
The most common symptoms of osteomyelitis include pain, swelling, redness, and warmth around the affected bone. The affected bone may also feel tender to the touch. If you suspect you may have osteomyelitis, it is important to see a doctor right away as the infection can quickly spread and cause serious damage to the bone.
Symptoms of Osteomyelitis in Children!
In children, the most common symptom is a fever. Other symptoms of osteomyelitis may include:
Irritability
Poor appetite
Fatigue
Weight loss
Joint pain
Limping
Symptoms of Osteomyelitis in Adults Above The Age of 65!
Fever
Fatigue
Weight loss
Joint pain
Limping
Causes of Osteomyelitis!
It is generally caused by bacterial, fungal, or viral infections the pathogens of which may be present in your bloodstream and finally reach your bones causing infection. In some cases, the infection may occur after an injury or surgery. It can also develop after a bone fracture or joint replacement.
Risk Factors for Osteomyelitis!
Osteomyelitis can occur at any age, but it's most common in children younger than 5 years old and adults over the age of 65. People with certain conditions that weaken the immune system, such as diabetes, are also at increased risk for osteomyelitis. If not treated promptly, osteomyelitis can cause permanent damage to the affected bone and joint. It can also lead to serious complications, including blood poisoning (septicemia) and life-threatening infections of the bloodstream (sepsis). If not treated promptly, osteomyelitis can lead to serious complications, such as:
Bone damage
Joint damage
Muscle damage
Nerve damage
Amputation
Osteomyelitis Can Also Be A Result of Blood Circulation Disorders & Even Problems That Require Insertion of Intravenous Lines and/or Catheters!
Circulation disorders and the resulting treatment of problems requiring intravenous lines or catheters can also lead to osteomyelitis symptoms. Osteomyelitis is a serious infection of the bone that can cause severe pain, disability, and even death. The infection can occur when bacteria enter the bone through a break in the skin, such as a cut or scrape. It can also occur when bacteria are introduced directly into the bone through a medical procedure, such as surgery.
Treatment of Osteomyelitis!
Treatment of osteomyelitis usually requires a long course of antibiotics, and may also in rare cases require surgery to remove the infected tissue. Physical therapy may also be recommended to help regain strength and range of motion. Osteomyelitis is often difficult to diagnose because the symptoms can be similar to other diseases. A doctor will usually order X-rays, blood tests, and a bone biopsy to confirm the diagnosis.
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