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Psoas Muscle Abscess

Psoas muscle abscess is a type of pus-forming infection involving the psoas muscle. This is a muscle present in the lower part of the spine extending to the thigh bone. The infection usually spreads to this area from the bloodstream. People with low immunity are more prone to a psoas muscle abscess. There will be pus collection and swelling next to the groin along with severe flank pain, fever, and other symptoms

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My father is a heart patient who has been experiencing persistent low back pain and his MRI shows bilateral psoas muscle abscess, and hemangioma. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, My father is a heart patient who has been experiencing persistent low back pain. I would like to provide a detailed overview of his medical journey so far: We initially consulted an orthopedic specialist who diagnosed early osteoarthritic changes. He prescribed calcium supplements, but...  Read Full »


Dr. Rahul Pramod Patil

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Based on the information provided, it appears he is dealing with a bilateral psoas abscess and spondylodiscitis, which is a concerning medical situation. I would suggest the following: Investigations: It is essential...  Read Full »

My father has low back pain and psoas abscess. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I am seeking guidance regarding my father's health situation. He is a heart patient who is currently experiencing persistent low back pain that extends to his legs. We have consulted an orthopedic specialist, who diagnosed him with early osteoarthritic changes. He was prescribed calciu...  Read Full »


Dr. Patil Mahaveer Jingonda

Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclinq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. Based on the information and findings, it appears that your father is dealing with an infection in the lumbar spine area, likely attributed to tuberculosis (TB). Urgent attention is required due to the potential for ...  Read Full »

Why do I get muscle weakness in hips and butt?

Query: Hello doctor, I have severe weakness in the muscles of the hips and butt. But no real pain. I stopped taking Rosuvastatin, Ezetimibe, and Paroxetine but I still use Enalapril (15 mg daily) to lower my blood pressure. Blood tests for muscle rheumatism are negative. Vitamin D is 95 nmol/l and I use ...  Read Full »


Dr. Manav Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Since when are you having this problem? Any history of trauma, or lifting heavyweight? Any perianal senory loss or difficulty in holding urine? What symptoms do you have like difficulty in walking, climbing stairs, etc?  Read Full »

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