Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How can someone get a spinal abscess and what can be done about it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Through the blood: Spinal abscess may occur after surgery but most commonly are caused by bacteria that gets into the blood from another source. It requires aggressive treatment with powerful antibiotics and often will require urgent surgery to prevent damage to the spinal cord or nerve roots.
Answered 3/3/2018
5.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Could an abscess of the tonsills lead to spinal meningitis?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What are common complications of spinal cord abscess?
7 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Could an abscess of the tonsils lead to spinal meningitis?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
