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Back Pain, Pus Oozing On The Site Of Plates In The Leg, Had Leg Injury, Prescribed Etody 120mg. Is It Safe?
Hi, My husband had leg injury in 2008 and has undergone the surgery. Now he is getting liquid kind of puss from the place where plates are inserted( near the place where plates are bolted). Doctor has prescribed Etody 120 mg to be taken whenever he has these symptoms. Can you please tell is there any harm in taking this tablet? he is having back pain where Kidny s are located
Thu, 14 Jun 2012
Hi,Welcome to HCM,
I think there is some infection took place resulting pus coming out.
Along with Etody 120 you can take one course of antibiotic which will clear infection will give you relief.
You may seek advice about removing plate as quite time is passed.
Ok and bye.
I think there is some infection took place resulting pus coming out.
Along with Etody 120 you can take one course of antibiotic which will clear infection will give you relief.
You may seek advice about removing plate as quite time is passed.
Ok and bye.
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