Differential diagnosis of chronic osteomyelitis

Unlike osteoid osteoma, which is mainly a localized abscess, its main characteristic is frequent dull pain, which mainly occurs at night. There is obvious tenderness in the local area, but there is no redness or swelling. There are rarely systemic symptoms such as paleness and thinness. X-ray performance can be used as a basis for identification. Acute osteomyelitis has systemic symptoms, acuteness, chills, high fever or septic shock. The main site of onset is in the epiphysis of the limbs. Although the pain is severe, the tenderness is deep and the surface redness and swelling are not obvious. The first thing to identify is soft tissue inflammation. Attention should be paid to identifying soft tissue inflammation such as early acute osteomyelitis, early cellulitis, and erysipelas.

Can osteomyelitis be cured? How is it treated?

Chronic osteomyelitis is mainly characterized by local symptoms such as repeated ulcers, pus, and dead bone discharge. The treatment of acute osteomyelitis is mainly the use of antibiotics. Most people can generally cure osteomyelitis after using antibiotics during a sufficient course of treatment, while chronic osteomyelitis is less effective with antibiotics. Most patients require surgical treatment and adequate antibiotic application. If the symptoms are severe, the patient needs to undergo surgery to remove the pus and then use antibiotics for treatment. Osteomyelitis can be completely cured. This disease is caused by bacteria invading the bones.

What to eat for mandibular osteomyelitis?

Some systemic treatment is needed, such as supportive treatment such as fluid replacement. Patients who can eat should eat as much as possible. They should eat foods rich in high protein, such as fish and eggs. Of course, when they are in a high fever period, try to eat less eggs. After osteomyelitis surgery, the diet is mainly easy to digest and less gas-producing foods. At the same time, avoid eating rough, greasy, spicy foods, raw and cold foods, dog meat, mutton and other warm tonic foods. While eating the above diet, these patients also need to eat some foods that help inflammation and infection subside, such as tomatoes and kiwis.