10 Bone Infection Symptoms
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Warm to the Touch
The area where the bone infection is located may be warm to the touch. When a person feels the spot where they're experiencing pain and discomfort, warmth may radiate from the site of the infection and the surrounding inflamed tissue.
Along with the warm feeling, the spot might appear red, swollen and tender. The localized symptoms may feel like a pulled muscle or similar injury. If management with over-the-counter pain relievers doesn't improve the discomfort in a few days, consider making a doctor's appointment.
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