Question
How should osteomylitis caused by long-term fatigue be treated? I have tennis elbow on my right arm, and the pain is so severe that I can’t bear to use it. There is no swelling or blood clots. I have considered getting a cortisone shot, but I haven’t done so due to concerns about side effects. Since I need to participate in training and cannot rest for long periods, are there any medication treatment options?
Answer
Osteomylitis is usually a chronic damage to the periosteum and its vascular structures, characterized by expansion, congestion, edema, or subperiosteal hemorrhage, as well as thrombosis organization, periosteal hyperplasia, and inflammatory changes. It can also be an infectious periosteal damage caused by purulent bacterial infection. It is recommended to use topical medications for treatment, along with oral medications that relax muscles, improve blood circulation, reduce swelling, and alleviate pain.