M86.9: Osteomyelitis, unspecified
Osteomyelitis is a serious condition where an infection, usually caused by bacteria, spreads to the bone. While it can develop from an open wound or surgery that exposes the bone to germs, it may also travel to the bone from other infected areas in the body through the bloodstream. This condition can affect any bone in the body and is often characterized by symptoms such as fever, bone pain, swelling, redness, and stiffness near the infected area. The progression of osteomyelitis can vary, sometimes appearing very quickly within a few days (acute osteomyelitis), or it may develop slowly over a long period of time (chronic osteomyelitis). If not addressed in a timely manner, osteomyelitis can lead to severe bone damage.
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