Reply to "Can a sinus tract get worse ?"

Jan DollarModerator, RN, retired

This is one of those, maybe yes, maybe no situations. These sorts of things can remain dormant for years and years, decades even, then BAM!, infection, pain, misery, etc.

So, I think as long as you feel well, you are well. You can either worry yourself to death about it, or just try to forget about it and go about your life. Believe me, if it decides to act up, it will not be a secret.

I presume you are asking because you are wondering whether it is better to be proactive and continue your treatments with Dr. Shen, or take the wait-and-see approach, hoping you are not inviting worse trouble down the road. Since you have conflicting opinions and could wind up in the poor house if you pursue it now, if I were in your shoes, I'd leave it alone until or if something new happens. I don't think that there is any way to predict how it will go, but since it has been there for years without killing you, it can probably wait.

Jan

1/22/136:23 PM

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