Question 1

how fast can i make my pyomyositis go away?

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Depends on stage: The clinical course of pyomyositis is variable. Although early-stage pyomyositis can be treated with antibiotics alone, most patients present with intermediate or advanced disease and, therefore, require both antibiotics and surgical drainage for definitive management.

Question 2

does pyomyositis usually cause many symptoms?

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Polymyositis: Causes progressive muscle weakness, eventually problems with swallowing, balance, speech, problems with stamina, getting out of a chair, even shortness of breath.

Question 3

how common is it for somebody to get pyomyositis?

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Pyomyositis: This is an bacterial infection in the muscle, using found in the tropics, that can lead to abscess formation and damage to the muscle.  In the US this is rare.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: pyomyositis?

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Infection: Pyomyositis is a term describing an infectious process that has involved the muscle tissues.

Question 5

my sister says she has pyomyositis. are family members more likely to get the same thing?

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Polymyositis: She probably has polymyositis, an inflammatory disease causing muscle weakness and atrophy.  Most cases are isolated and there is little liklihood that other family members will get this conditon.

Question 6

will pyomyositis come back?

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Potentially: Yes, potentially. Depends on your host status (diabetes, vascular disease) and your immune system function.

Question 7

can my pyomyositis come back?

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Pyomyositis: Short answer but yes it can recur

Question 8

i have pyomyositis, what treatments are possible?

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See below : Usually this requires emergent surgical intervention with a incision and drainage of abscess and debridement of any nonviable muscle and intravenous antibiotics . The course of antibiotics (choice and duration will depend upon what type of underlying bacterial infection is present. If this is your problem you need to seek medical attention emergently good luck thank you.

Question 9

what is m.r.s.a.?

Accepted Answer

See below: Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus.  It is a bacteria (s. Aureus) that is resistant to methicillin, an antibiotic.  This makes it resistant to several other standard antibiotics and also gives it a unique virulence due to its genetics.

Question 10

is kremil-s a base?

Accepted Answer

:  Kremil - S contains Aluminum Hydroxide, Magnesium Hydroxide &amp; Simeticone. It is a base that neutralizes acid in the stomach.

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