Question
The patient asks whether her mother’s foot pain and leg discomfort are symptoms of osteomylitis, as well as the severity of the condition.
Answer
Osteomylitis is a chronic bone membrane injury caused by the expansion of the periosteum and its vascular sheath, hemorrhage, edema, or subperiosteal skin breakage, leading to blood clot formation, periosteal hyperplasia, and inflammatory changes. Symptoms include regional swelling, pain, ecchymosis, and limited limb movement. In cases where there is a blood clot in the periosteal area, obstruction of meridians and collaterals, and stagnation of Qi and blood, external application of ointments or internal administration can be used for soothing tendons and promoting blood circulation, reducing swelling and pain, and dispersing blood stasis, wind, and cold.