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What Are The Symptoms Of Septic Arthritis?
Question: I've become almost completely immobilized by severe pain inside my bones, joints & muscles, so bad that I can barely move. It feels like something is attacking me throughout my entire body. Could I have developed a sudden case of septic arthritis? I was diagnosed with C.R.E.S.T. Syndrome, a recent bladder infection, a chronic lung infection (3 months), colitis, polymyalgia, am celiac, fibermyalgia.
1) I also have questions about C 5-6 narrowing disc, post with lipping
2) C 4-5 & C 5-6 osteophytes
3) right lateral foramen
4) C 6-7 osteophytes
5) left side considerable narrowing C 5-6 disc superiority by large osteophyte
6) C 6-7 forman severely compramized by osteophytes
What does the above mean in layman's terms? I've had whiplash twice in the neck & mid back spine, once from an armed robbery assault, and once from being rear ended in a car accident. Could my above condition be caused from those 2 injuries?
1) I also have questions about C 5-6 narrowing disc, post with lipping
2) C 4-5 & C 5-6 osteophytes
3) right lateral foramen
4) C 6-7 osteophytes
5) left side considerable narrowing C 5-6 disc superiority by large osteophyte
6) C 6-7 forman severely compramized by osteophytes
What does the above mean in layman's terms? I've had whiplash twice in the neck & mid back spine, once from an armed robbery assault, and once from being rear ended in a car accident. Could my above condition be caused from those 2 injuries?
Brief Answer:
Septic arthritis look for local raised temperature
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case.
To diagnose septic arthritis look for local raised temperature, severe pain, pain on joint movement, fever.
You may need to investigate in form of complete blood count, ESR, CRP,
Septic /cellulitis can be confirmed, and antibiotic can be started according to examination.
Joint aspirate may help in diagnosis of septic arthritis.
Your neck findings suggest severe degeneration process.
Yes it can be due to previous injury during accident also.
Due to disc compression there is pressure over your spinal cord and nerve root.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your arm and fingers pain associated with it.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
Continue your treatment for CREST.
There can be associated vit D deficiency also.
Vit D3 is important for bone maintenance; low level can cause weakness of vertebral architecture and aggravates early degeneration and nerve compression.
After vit D supplement levels will be normal. You can check your vit D levels for that.
A holistic approach is required, which includes exercises, meditation, SKY [sudarshan XXXXXXX yoga] and acupuncture along with healthy diet and herbs.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Septic arthritis look for local raised temperature
Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case.
To diagnose septic arthritis look for local raised temperature, severe pain, pain on joint movement, fever.
You may need to investigate in form of complete blood count, ESR, CRP,
Septic /cellulitis can be confirmed, and antibiotic can be started according to examination.
Joint aspirate may help in diagnosis of septic arthritis.
Your neck findings suggest severe degeneration process.
Yes it can be due to previous injury during accident also.
Due to disc compression there is pressure over your spinal cord and nerve root.
Due to compression of this nerve root there is tingling numbness in your arm and fingers pain associated with it.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
Continue your treatment for CREST.
There can be associated vit D deficiency also.
Vit D3 is important for bone maintenance; low level can cause weakness of vertebral architecture and aggravates early degeneration and nerve compression.
After vit D supplement levels will be normal. You can check your vit D levels for that.
A holistic approach is required, which includes exercises, meditation, SKY [sudarshan XXXXXXX yoga] and acupuncture along with healthy diet and herbs.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.
Wishing you good health.
Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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