What are the symptoms of a bone infection in the foot?

Symptoms

Fever.
Swelling, warmth and redness over the area of the infection.
Pain in the area of the infection.
Fatigue.

How do you treat a foot bone infection?

Antibiotics help bring the infection under control and often make it possible to avoid surgery. People with osteomyelitis usually get antibiotics for several weeks through an IV, and then switch to a pill. More serious or chronic osteomyelitis requires surgery to remove the infected tissue and bone.

What causes bone infection in foot?

Bone infection is most often caused by bacteria. But it can also be caused by fungi or other germs. When a person has osteomyelitis: Bacteria or other germs may spread to a bone from infected skin, muscles, or tendons next to the bone.

What causes bone swelling?

Osteomyelitis is inflammation or swelling that occurs in the bone. It can result from an infection somewhere else in the body that has spread to the bone, or it can start in the bone — often as a result of an injury. Osteomyelitis is more common in younger children (five and under) but can happen at any age.

What antibiotic is used for bone infection?

The classic antibiotic combination for bone infections caused by Staphylococcus aureus and P. aeruginosa is levofloxacin plus rifampicin.

Can antibiotics cure bone infection?

Antibiotics may be all that’s necessary to cure your bone infection. Your doctor may administer the antibiotics intravenously, or directly into your veins, if the infection is severe. You may need to take the antibiotics for up to six weeks. Sometimes bone infections require surgery.

How do you reduce bone swelling?

The treatment of bone swelling depends on the cause. When it is due to injury, rest, compression with ice and immobility with the use of compression bandage may relieve the symptoms. If due to infection, treatment with antibiotic will eradicate the infection.

Can bone edema go away?

In many cases, bone marrow edema will go away with rest, therapy, and pain meds like nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). You may have to rest for several months to feel better. In more serious cases, your doctor may suggest other medicines and surgery.

Will bone infection show on MRI?

MRI allows early detection of osteomyelitis and assessment of the extent of involvement and the activity of the disease in cases of chronic bone infection.