back surgery incision heavily leaking yellow orangeish fluid, very sore painful, temp 100.2,?

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What does it mean when puss from a long time abcess on my palm switches from thick yellow to sometimes leaks fluid off n on? It is swollen and sore

Answer 1

See your surgeon: Fluid leaking out of a spinal incision could be pus, blood, spinal fluid, or a combination. An elevated temperature is concerning for infection. You should contact your surgeon or go to the ER for evaluation!! Tomorrow at the latest...

Answer 2

Rest, stretch, NSAID: Teens can have a variety of reasons for knee pain. Get checked by an orthopaedic surgeon for a definitive diagnosis. It can be growth related and self limiting requiring activity reduction at times and rest or anti-inflammatories. But, you much get checked to make sure its not a rare serious problem.

Answer 3

Multiple: Many things can cause a stomach ache. Infections, nerves, pregnancy, uti, excess sibstances- alcohol, coffee, tea. Undelying gastritis or ulcer.

Answer 4

More info: There are many causes of abdo pain. When do you get pain? What type? How long does it last? Anything make it better? Anything make it worse? Does food affect the pain? Have you had any surgery ? How long has it been there? Have you tried any medications? Did they work? Did you injure yourself? Pulled muscle etc? Has anyone done any studies? See a doctor for exam and studies.

Answer 5

Multi-Modal approach: Here are many non surgical options of things to try to reduce pain or improve function before moving on to surgery. -ice -nsaids -nutritional supplements that reduce inflammation -good hydration -reducing caffeine -knee braces -knee compression sleeves -physical therapy & exercise -cortisone injections -lubricant injections (hylauronic acid) -avoiding lots of stairs or ladders -accupuncture.

Answer 6

Neuritis: Nerve pain or numbness or burning is a common symptom associated with entrapment of a peripheral nerve in the foot. It is not debilitating, but very annoying. See your local podiatrist, an injection may be necessary to block the nerve and re-assess the symptoms post-injection.

Answer 7

Many reasons: What stops it depends on what caused it. And lastly, that would depend on the above prior answers.

Answer 8

Mouth breathing: You may breath through your mouth while you sleep, which dries out your mouth and throat. With a dry mouth, certain bacteria can proliferate which causes an odor. Try brushing your tongue as well as your teeth, and when you use mouth rinse, gargle it into the back of your throat as well.

Answer 9

Several possibilties: You may be a mouth breather and the physical drying of the back of the throat may be responsible for discomfort. Drink some water in the morning. Other possibilities include nasal drainage from allergy or sinus drainage producing post-nasal drainage. These symptoms need to be diagnosed properly by an ENT doctor.

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