How to Treat Septic Arthritis

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Heal viral septic arthritis without medication.. Take an antibiotic.. Undergo fluid withdrawal.

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Heal viral septic arthritis without medication.

Step 1

Heal viral septic arthritis without medication.

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Take an antibiotic.

Step 2

Take an antibiotic.

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Undergo fluid withdrawal.

Step 3

Undergo fluid withdrawal.

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Consider physical therapy once healing begins.

Step 4

Consider physical therapy once healing begins.

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Take an anti-inflammatory pain reliever.

Step 5

Take an anti-inflammatory pain reliever.

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Rest the joint.

Step 6

Rest the joint.

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Raise the joint.

Step 7

Raise the joint.

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Protect the joint.

Step 8

Protect the joint.

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Apply a cool compress.

Step 9

Apply a cool compress.

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Exercise once healing begins.

Step 10

Exercise once healing begins.

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