Osteomyelitis

Osteomyelitis is an infection in a bone. Infections can reach a bone by traveling through the bloodstream or spreading from nearby tissue. Infections can also begin in the bone itself if an injury exposes the bone to germs.
If left untreated, the infection can become chronic and cause a loss of blood supply to the affected bone. When this happens, it can lead to the eventual death of the bone tissue.
Symptoms

Pain in lower leg

or Pain in the leg above the knee

or Pain in arms

common

Fever

common

Leg hurts when touched

or Thigh hurts when touched

or Arms hurt when touched

common

Fatigue

or Poor appetite

or Excessive sweating

common

Swelling in lower leg

  • One side

or Enlarged thighs

or Enlarged arms or hands

Skin rash and redness

  • At upper extremity except hand, At legs not feet, At hands, At feet

Risk factors

Sickle cell anemia

or Falling sick easily

or Infection in any part of urinary system

or Infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs

or Recent upper respiratory tract infection

or Skin infection

or Intravenous drug abuse

Treatment
The most common treatments for osteomyelitis are surgery to remove portions of bone that are infected or dead, followed by intravenous antibiotics given in the hospital.
Recommended specialist

If you have Osteomyelitis, then a visit to an orthopedic surgeon is recommended.

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