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Septic Arthritis
I had a gluteal abscess on left side of hip in Sep 2021. It bursted and healed i also got fever. Took no medicine at that time. Since then i am having discomfort/pain at my left sacroiliac joint. Is it septic Arthritis and the infection has spread or it could be some other reason. Please help i am worried.
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As you had a left gluteal abcess one year ago and you have not taken any antibiotics then ,there is more chances of a dormant infection. The bacterial infection may be there in a low level. You are having discomfort in your Sacro illeac region.
Septic Arthitis is involvement of a joint. Excruciating pain will be there with. fever. You may be immobilised with pain No movement of joint.
In your case a complete haemogram to rule out infection , X-Ray of Pelvis ,CT of the painful region may help to pinch diagnosis
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The possibility is there but we need to get blood work up done as well as Xray & MRI of the region. On co relating clinical examination and investigation, it can be told whether the joints are involved or not.
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