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Suggest Treatment For Bone Infection
was currently diagnosed wit a bone infection o my hip and iwas a treatmen facility because ive been on i antibiotics (ancef) since jan 4 the facility thati was staying in to receive the med was infested with people who are all using drugs and i could no longer stay there since i am a recovering herion user im concerned because i left the facility today againsy med advice. i am supposed to have the iv meds every 8 hours how long will i be ok without them till i can get to the hopital near my home? the last dose i had was 6 am this morning and do you know if its posible to be on a medication that is to pill form so i can remain in my home while i recover? please help i do not want to cause any problems and make this illness worse
Tue, 24 Sep 2019
Hello,
Try to get a pus swab and plan for a culture study. Antibiotics are the mainstay of the treatment. Consult an orthopedic and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Try to get a pus swab and plan for a culture study. Antibiotics are the mainstay of the treatment. Consult an orthopedic and he will direct you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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