Pyogenic Spondylitis / Discitis Quiz
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Content updated on Sep 20, 2022
What is pyogenic spondylitis / discitis?
Infection of the spine bones or cartilage discs between the bones. This is sometimes caused by bacteria spreading from nearby infections. In other cases, the immune system is weakened, allowing bacteria from distant areas to travel to the spine via the bloodstream.
Symptoms of pyogenic spondylitis / discitis
Fever
Low back pain
Back pain
Kidney failure on dialysis
Questions your doctor may ask to check for pyogenic spondylitis / discitis
Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose pyogenic spondylitis / discitis
Do you have a fever?
Do you have pain in the lumbar back?
Do you have back pain?
Are you currently on dialysis (hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, etc)?
Treatment for pyogenic spondylitis / discitis
This usually requires strong antibiotics and spine surgery to treat the infection.
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Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic surgery)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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