How is spondylodiscitis treated? Medications and antibiotics

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Healthcare worker

Early diagnosis is the basis of successful treatment.

The main treatment method is the conservative therapy.

In her case, it is necessary to immobilise a section of the spine by using a corset. Subsequently, drugs are added. Mainly antibiotics that are effective against a given type of microorganism.

The right antibiotics are chosen on the basis of culture and sensitivity - laboratory blood tests. Parenteral treatment, i.e. intravenous administration, is the most effective in this case.

Therefore, this disease requires hospitalisation, i.e. medical care in a hospital. This can take up to 6 weeks.

Invasive method = surgical treatment, which may also be of a diagnostic nature, if the cause is not identified.

However, the indication for surgery is mainly conditions such as nerve oppression, spinal cord, vertebral instability or unsuccessful conservative treatment.

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Healthcare worker
The secondary medical school in Nitra gave me the basis for my career in the field of health and diseases. Thanks to it, I worked for 2 years in the traumatology clinic and outpatient clinic at the Nitra Hospital. Since 2006 I was employed in the emergency medical service, where I stayed until 2017. I completed my bachelor's degree at the University of Constantine the Philosopher in Nitra in the field of emergency health care. The bachelor's degree allowed me to continue my mission as a paramedic. In the meantime, I got a job at the emergency line 155. I have been working in pre-hospital health care until today. I had an interest in people, health and even diseases in my childhood, which gave me the prerequisite to pursue this topic in adulthood. Studying and acquiring new information in practice provided me with a great basis for writing professional texts, in the form of articles that can be understood by ordinary people. Thus, my interest in the Health Portal has a solid foundation in years of practice and personal interest. Similarly, I am also interested in healthy eating, nutrition and overall healthy lifestyle. I fill my free time with family and sports.
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