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Have Recurring Infecting After Gallbladder Removal. Tried Antibiotics. Suggestions?
Hello I have been catching infections over and over since my surgery in December where they removed my gallblader. I was put back in the hospital for 7 days after the surgery since then I keep getting infections white blood count is at 0000 and will not get normal. Doctor keeps trying different antibiotics and it last for 2 weeks then I'm sick again and off work for a week at a time or two.
Thu, 2 May 2013
Hi,
Welcome to HCM,
It seems that you might have some infective foci or some infection spreads in the blood.
If there is local infection at the site of surgery, go for testing of pus for culture and sensitivity test.
If there is suspected infection in the blood then go for blood culture and sensitivity test.
After reports your doctor will prescribe specific antibiotic medicines for long period to clear the infection.
Rule out diabetes.
Ok and bye.
Welcome to HCM,
It seems that you might have some infective foci or some infection spreads in the blood.
If there is local infection at the site of surgery, go for testing of pus for culture and sensitivity test.
If there is suspected infection in the blood then go for blood culture and sensitivity test.
After reports your doctor will prescribe specific antibiotic medicines for long period to clear the infection.
Rule out diabetes.
Ok and bye.
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