What are the symptoms of chronic osteomyelitis?
Disease description:
Grandpa said that he has recently been experiencing severe pain throughout his body for a prolonged period, and the condition has been getting worse. He went to the hospital for a checkup and was diagnosed with chronic osteomyelitis. What are the symptoms of chronic osteomyelitis?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
The main symptoms of chronic osteomyelitis include the following:
1. Local symptoms: The affected limb may become thickened, with hardened tissue, pigmentation, and surrounding muscle atrophy. These are typical manifestations of chronic osteomyelitis. During acute episodes, local redness, swelling, warmth, and pain may occur.
2. Systemic symptoms: Generally not obvious, but during acute episodes, systemic toxic symptoms such as fever and chills may appear. In young patients, inflammation may lead to joint flexion deformities.
3. Course of disease: Symptoms are usually mild during the quiescent phase, but there is often a history of recurrent episodes. Long-term inflammatory stimulation may lead to complications such as joint stiffness and malignancy.
4. Special symptoms: The skin at the affected site is thin, dark in color, and prone to injury, which may result in long-lasting ulcers or sinus tracts. Pus with a foul odor may drain from the sinus openings.
These symptoms may vary depending on individual differences and the severity of the condition.
