What is osteomyelitis?
osteomyelitis is a bone infection. This is usually due to infection, usually bacterial nature, which begins in another part of the body and spreads through blood. It can be acute, which means it has a rapid onset or chronic, which means it is persistent and long -term. The most common bacteria that cause it is Staphylococcus aureus. This infection is then carried out by the body in the blood, also known as sepsis, the whole body or a systemic inflammatory condition or bacteria, a condition where bacteria are present in the blood. It can also be caused by a trauma, usually where the breakdown in the skin occurs. Chronic open wounds, such as diabetic ulcers, can also open the way for bacteria to spread to the bone.
Usually osteomyelitis is found in the feet, vertebrae or spine and in the pelvis in adults. Children usually experience these infections in long bones such as femur or femur. People with certain other health problems such as diabetes, compromise of the immune system of SR diseasePkovitých cells and elderly people in general are exposed to higher risk.
symptoms of osteomyelitis may include local inflammation, heat and redness of the area, bone pain, fever with or without nausea and nausea. Mainning is a general feeling of discomfort. The victim can also experience things such as chills, excessive sweating, back pain or generalized swelling of ankles, legs and legs.
The diagnosis of osteomyelitis is performed by general physical examination, where pain, swelling and redness can be detected. Useful diagnostic tools are also blood test biopsy, bone scanning, MRI and bone lesions. In some cases, the needle aspiration is required. This is where infected fluids are drawn by swelling.
Typical course of treatment of osteomyelitis are antibiotics to destroy bacteria. In severe cases, surgery may be required if the infection is resistant to antibiotics to oDstulating dead bone tissue. Surgery follows six weeks of antibiotics.
In most cases, if treated, osteomyelitis can be successfully solved. However, if it becomes chronic, abscesses or pus pockets in the bone, they can inhibit blood flow to the bone and spread the infection. Chronic osteomyelitis sometimes needs more drastic measures such as amputation to prevent further spread of bacteria.
The best treatment is prevention. Practicing good hygiene and consultation with a qualified doctor as soon as symptoms are present, especially for those who are considered a high risk. The sooner the infection is treated, the better the chance of complete recovery.