What causes osteomyelitis?

Condition analysis:
Osteomyelitis occurs when an infection develops in a bone or spreads to a bone from another area of the body. It is most commonly caused by a bacterial infection (often staphylococcus bacteria), but may occur due to a fungal infection, as well.

Risk factors for the condition include diabetes, poor blood supply, recent injury, intravenous drug abuse, surgery involving the bones, and a weakened immune system.

Instructions:
Echinacea (Echinacea spp.). May help strengthen your immune system. People with autoimmune disease, such as lupus or rheumatoid arthritis, as well as those with HIV, should not take echinacea. People who have allergies to daisy and/or ragweed can be allergic to echinacea.

Goldenseal (Hydrastis canadensis). Has antibacterial properties. Goldenseal interacts with a number of medications, including blood thinners. It may also lower blood sugar. Ask your doctor before taking goldenseal if you take any other medication or if you have Diabetes.