Patient's question:
Previous treatment history and effectiveness: No? I started a soccer team at school, and during this time, my calf has been constantly painful and slightly swollen. My classmates said it might be periostitis. What are the early symptoms of periostitis? Is periostitis serious?Doctor's answer:
Periostitis is caused by the expansion, congestion, edema, or subperiosteal laceration of the periosteum and its blood vessels, leading to the organization of hematoma, hyperplasia of the periosteum, and inflammatory changes, resulting in creeping periosteal damage. It can also be caused by the spread of purulent bacteria, leading to infectious periosteal damage. Generally, the treatment of periostitis primarily focuses on etiological treatment, which includes anti-infection and non-infectious inflammatory treatments. Rest should be maintained, and strenuous exercise should be avoided. Symptomatic treatment should be provided, including the complete elimination of local swelling, edema, and blood circulation.