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Osteomyelitis

Also called: Chronic Osteomyelitis, Acute Osteomyelitis

- Summary
- About osteomyelitis
- Types and differences
- Risk factors and causes
- Signs and symptoms
- Diagnosis methods
- Treatment options
- Prevention methods
- Questions for your doctor

Reviewed By:
Nikheel Kolatkar, M.D.

Signs and symptoms of osteomyelitis

Symptoms that may accompany osteomyelitis include:

  • Nagging pain in the bone that worsens with movement
  • Sudden, intense bone pain when touching the area
  • Swelling, redness and warmth at the site
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Nausea
  • General feeling of malaise
  • Drainage of pus through the skin
  • Excessive perspiration
  • Chills
  • Low back pain
  • Swelling (edema) of the ankles, feet and legs
  • Unexplained weight loss

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Review Date: 12-12-2007

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