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  • Fever then no fever then fever again

  • Periodic fever (>100.4°F / 38°C)

  • Pain in the lower back worsens when standing up

  • Remittent fever of 102.2°F / 39°C

  • Stomach was uncomfortable, then had a fever

  • Pain in the upper back

  • Pain on one side started first

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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 can be caused by bacteria spreading from nearby infections or a weakened immune system allowing bacteria to travel to the spine through 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

Strong antibiotics and spine surgery are typically required to treat the infection.

View the symptoms of Pyogenic spondylitis / discitis

  • Fever

  • Lower back pain

  • Back pain

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Reviewed By:

Tomohiro Hamahata

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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