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Clinical diagnosis was eventually in most cases, the affected bone Imaging but cancer usually is required. X-rays are not very useful. The gold standard for diagnosing the infection has become sensitive MRI, which is more specific. Positive MRI in patients with appropriate signs and symptoms infection Diagnostics. Sometimes the diagnosis is made by biopsy of the bone, but usually a biopsy performed on patients with osteomyelitis is known to try to grow the bacteria that cause infection, to determine the bacteria that cause infection. Swelling that accompanies the immune reaction pushes against the walls of the bone causing reduced circulation which can lead to bone death in the affected area. Treatment options for osteomyelitis include antibiotics and surgery.
Tests will be done by your doctor to try to determine the exact bacteria or fungi that cause infection, and the appropriate antibiotics will be given by mouth or intravenously (into a vein). Of course antibiotics is usually about two months but can last years, or even for a lifetime in a particular case. Surgery may be necessary to remove the affected tissue and bones even when taking antibiotics. Osteomyelitis is a serious condition that can be very difficult to distinguish from other conditions. Individuals can attribute symptoms to injuries, not realizing they have developed a dangerous infection. Osteomyelitis can even present with no symptoms for months or more. Bacteria or fungus enters the body through a wound or infection of the small. Move along through the bloodstream and can enter the bone, causing the immune system to react by sending more blood to the affected area.
These tests cannot be used to definitively diagnose osteomyelitis. X-rays, CT scans, bone scans, or magnetic resonance imaging) may be necessary instead to see damage to your bones. Finally, a biopsy can confirm the bone infection and can also be used to determine the specific bacterial molds so that appropriate treatment can begin.To diagnose osteomyelitis, the doctor will perform a physical examination and ask for medical history. This condition usually results in pain, swelling, and fever, but sometimes presents no symptoms for months or more. You may have to give a sample of blood, pus or fluid along so that lab technicians can check for signs of infection and determine a specific bacteria or fungus that is responsible for it.