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Diskitis is an inflammation, irritation, and swelling of the intervertebral disk space (the space between the bones of the spine. |
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Symptoms
Fever; Irritability; Back pain; Stiffness in back; Increased lordosis; Refusal to walk (younger child; Abdominal pain.
Causes
Diskitis is an uncommon condition, which is usually seen in children younger than age 10. Diskitis can be caused by a...
Tests
X-ray of the lumbosacral spine (may show narrow disk space or abnormalities of the vertebral bodies; MRI of the spine...
Treatments
The goal is to treat the cause of the inflammation and reduce pain. Anti-staphylococcal antibiotics may be given in c...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider if your child has persistent back pain or problems with standing and walking that seem...
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