How Serious an Infection in the Spine can be? | Mehta Spine

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• Spinal infection is rare yet a serious medical
  condition that leads to damage of the spine when
  not treated promptly by a spine specialist in UK.
• Bacteria, fungi or viruses are common causes of
  spinal infections which may impact any part of
  the spine.
• In this blog today, let us know about different
  types of spinal infections caused by these
  pathogens and then find out available treatment
  options for the spinal infections in UK. Read on
• What is Spinal Infection?
• Spinal infection is a disease that occurs when
  foreign pathogens like bacteria, viruses and
  fungi attack spinal tissues resulting in
  infection to the different parts of the spine.

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• The pathogens that enter the bloodstream through
  surgery or drug abuse attack the spinal elements
  causing different types of spinal infections.
• How serious is an infection in the spine?
• Unlike regular infections like cold and cough
  which are easily treated or resolved on their,
  spinal infections can be dangerous as they slowly
  wreak havoc on the spine.
• For example, when these pathogens attack the
  intervertebral discs, they may gradually start to
  break down or decay.
• Infection to the vertebrae can result in spinal
  instability, ultimately leading to a spinal
  fracture.
• In a few cases, even mild spinal fracture can
  lead to instability where the weight or torso may
  push the spine forward to result in a spinal
  deformity called Kyphosis, says spine specialist
  in UK Mr Jwalant S Mehta.

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• Types of Spinal Infection Symptoms
• The symptoms of spinal infection vary depending
  on the specific type of spinal infection.
• Here are different types of spinal infections
  along with their respective symptoms
• 1. Vertebral osteomyelitis Infection to the
  spinal bones often occurs in the lumbar area of
  the spine. Pain in the legs and arms, fever,
  weight loss and muscle spasms are common
  symptoms.
• 2. Spinal epidural abscess Infection resulting
  in the accumulation of pus in the epidural space
  that can lead to spinal cord compression.
  Weakness, back pain, spine tenderness, bladder,
  bowel issues are common symptoms.

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3. Discitis Infection to the intervertebral
discs that may occur after the surgery. Fever,
chills, spinal movement, pan radiating into body
parts are common symptoms. 4. Spinal subdural
empyema This type of spinal infection is rare
and usually results due to infection in another
part of the body. Leg pain and fever are common
symptoms. 5. Meningitis This Inflammation of
the thin tissue that surrounds the spine can
spread rapidly when not treated promptly. Sudden
fever, nausea, vomiting, headaches, muscle
spasms, or hearing loss are some of the symptoms
that indicate prompt treatment by an orthopaedic
spine surgeon UK
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