Question 1

my wife is 29 & is diagnosed with koch's spine with (lt) psoas abscess, paraplegia/bladder affection.she's under treatment.will she be cured?

Accepted Answer

Koch's disease: This is tuberculosis affecting the spinal column.  It can obvious extend to areas adjacent to the spinal segment(s) involved such as the psoas muscle, and can also cause interruption of nervous pathways resulting in paralysis.  She will probably be cured of tuberculosis, but to what degree her neurologic impairment will reverse is very problematic and will require much time and patience.

Question 2

what could cause psoas abscess?

Accepted Answer

Infection elsewhere: Used to be TB was major factor. Now it is more from appendicitis, kidney infection, diverticulitis, spine infection.

Question 3

is it possible for a psoas abscess to return?

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Yes: If it is inadequately drained or if ineffective antibiotics are used or if antibiotics are stopped too soon a psoas abscess can recur.  These are frequently associated with discitis and vertebral osteomyelitis which if not adequately treated can lead to recurrence of the psoas abscess.

Question 4

signs and symptoms of psoas abscess?

Accepted Answer

Infection: Classic signs and symptoms of a psoas abscess are the standard infection symptoms (fever, chills, weight loss) associated with localized findings (back/flank pain, limp).  Sometimes the pain will radiate to the lower abdomen.  Good luck!

Question 5

can a psoas bursitis mri be mistaken for a psoas abscess?

Accepted Answer

Possible: But mri's are pretty amazing machines..Especially the new tesla 3.0 units.  Was it with or without contrast or both?Its also very reader (radiologist) dependent.

Question 6

is psoas abscess completely curable? if yes, what is the time period?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Psoas abscesses seldom occur as primary lesions.  They are a result of some other underlying infectious process.  Time to cure is dependent on eradication of the primary problem, the nature of the organism involved and the type of therapy given.  It is curable, but suggest strongly that you be seen by an infectious diseases consultant.

Question 7

treated for uti, that turned out to be bv. the meds seem to be working and ua was clean - now my hip and groin ache. is psoas abscess possible?

Accepted Answer

Psoas abcess: Its rare but it is possible. Another possibility is trochanter bursitis

Question 8

what is the treatment for anorectal abscess?

Accepted Answer

Abcess have to be: Drianed and treated with the proper antibiotic.

Question 9

what is the treatment for spinal abscess?

Accepted Answer

Every abcess have to: Be drained and treat with antibiotic.

Question 10

what is the treatment for tonsilar abscess?

Accepted Answer

Drainage and meds: Usually we drain the abscess with with a needle or incise it with a blade under local anesthesia. Then we treat with antibiotics and sometimes steroids.

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My wife is 29 & is diagnosed with koch's spine with (lt) psoas abscess, paraplegia/bladder affection.she's under treatment.will she be cured?

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What could cause psoas abscess?

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Is it possible for a psoas abscess to return?

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Signs and symptoms of psoas abscess?

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Can a psoas bursitis mri be mistaken for a psoas abscess?

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Is psoas abscess completely curable? if yes, what is the time period?

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Treated for uti, that turned out to be bv. the meds seem to be working and ua was clean - now my hip and groin ache. is psoas abscess possible?

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What is the treatment for anorectal abscess?

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What is the treatment for spinal abscess?

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What is the treatment for tonsilar abscess?

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