Question 1

what the heck is epidural abscess really?

Accepted Answer

Giant Zit: It's an abscess on your spine. Imagine a huge zit under the skin, on your spine, that is painful and can't go anywhere as more and more pus builds up, causing even more pressure that no pain medication can relieve- until it's drained by a professional. Don't try to pop this "giant zit" yourself.

Question 2

what are the symptoms of epidural abscess?

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See below: Good question!  an abscess is an accumulation of puss within a body cavity-in this case-within the epidural space.  The primary symptoms is severe, increasing back pain and fever.  In addition, the patient may have bowel or bladder incontinence, or leg numbness or weakness (spinal abscess).  If the abscess is in the brain, they may c/o headache, lethargy, n/v, fever and neck stiffness.

Question 3

can you give me some information on the epidural abscess?

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Epidural abscess: An epidural abscess is an infection that occurs anatomically between the membrane that covers your brain, called the dura mater and the skull.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: epidural abscess?

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Epidural abscess: An epidural abscess is a potential life threatening infection between the bone of the skull or spine &amp; the membranes that cover them

Question 5

how will having epidural abscess mess up my health later in life?

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Death if not treated: If left untreated, the infection can overwhelm your body and you die. Alternatively, you become paralyzed from the level of the abscess and below; chronic pain; permanent physical and functional deformity.

Question 6

are there good natural treatments for epidural abscess?

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No: Epidural abscess ought to be treated as an emergency to prevent damage to the nerves.  Do not waste your time on "natural" treatments.

Question 7

could tetraplegia be caused by discitis, osteomyelitis, and epidural abscess?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If it is in the cervical (neck) region.

Question 8

can you tell me the diagnostic tests and treatment methods for epidural abscess?

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Epidural abcess: Mri followed by ct guided aspiration and cultur apprpriate IV anti biotics.  Opem surgical debride for sytemic signs of infx or any neurologic symptomswith drain.

Question 9

fistula abscess surgery cant take the pain anymore 10 days after surgery  no medic or drug help me i want tu suscide cant take it please help?

Accepted Answer

Call: Call your doc. This is a painful surgery.ask what they suggest . If necessary. Go to ER, especially if suicidal thoughts.

Question 10

which drug is preferable in treating an intra-abdominal abscess?

Accepted Answer

Combined therapy: Treating an intra-abdominal abscess is no easy task. Usually this takes a team of doctors - including a surgeon who may be able to drain or to operate, possibly a radiologist to insert a drain, an infectious diseases specialist to pick the right antibiotic, and other general doctors to manage everything else. An ID doc will consider allergies, cultures and clinical data to optimize your treatment.

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Fistula abscess surgery cant take the pain anymore 10 days after surgery no medic or drug help me i want tu suscide cant take it please help?

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Which drug is preferable in treating an intra-abdominal abscess?

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