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Osteomyelitis Symptoms
What Are the Symptoms of Osteomyelitis?
Symptoms of osteomyelitis vary, depending on the cause and if it is a rapid or slow onset of infection. The following are the most common symptoms of osteomyelitis. However, each individual may experience symptoms differently.
Osteomyelitis symptoms may include:
- Fever (the fever may be high when osteomyelitis occurs as the result of a blood infection)
- Pain and tenderness in the affected area
- Irritability
- Feeling ill
- Swelling of the affected area
- Redness in the affected area
- Warmth in the affected area
- Difficulty moving joints near affected area
- Difficulty bearing weight or walking
- A new limp
- A stiff back (with vertebral involvement)
The symptoms of osteomyelitis may resemble other medical conditions or problems. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.
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