Question 1

hurt ribs on 8/28, had xray said not broken. back to doctor month lster said dislocated. still hurting & popping out of place 5weeks later. what to do?

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You have rib fractur: Oft  times plain chest x-rays under diagnose rib fx,  CT is the best test, but by what you discribe you have fx. ribs.
These can take 3-4 Mo. to heal. Take motrin for any pain till they do

Question 2

what are the symptoms of a broken back?

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See below: An actual broken back (fracture) of the back is unusual. It can happen in severe trauma like high speed motor vehicle or motorcycle accidents. In older people, it can happen due to osteoporosis which is thinning of the bone. Symptoms of a broken vertebrae are usually intense pain at the site of the fracture. If the bone fragments back into the spinal cord or nerves, there will be other symptoms.

Question 3

what are the tests for broken back?

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See below: If there is a fracture suspected, the first test is an xray or a cat scan. A ct scan or cat scan is a special type of xray and it is usually better at seeing fractures than an MRI which is better for looking a non bone tissue.

Question 4

what is the treatment for broken back?

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Depends: It really depends on where the fracture or fractures are in the spine and whether the fracture causes the spine to become unstable. There are3 columns in the spine and if 2 are intact and one is broken, thespine is usually stable. If more than one column is broken, the spine is unstable and will need surgery. Also, sometimes a fracture will push bone fragments into the spinalcord. Surgery here.

Question 5

is masturbation okay with a broken back?

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Probably: If it doesn't hurt more or make you worse, you should be ok.   Consider starting gently, progress slowly and try not to hurt yourself.  If you're not having a good time, you may need to wait a while.

Question 6

broken back or neck, do i still give cpr?

Accepted Answer

I would: If the difference is life and death, i think keeping the heart/lungs going clearly trumps the small chance of worsening a spine fracture. I would stick with spine precautions, however.

Question 7

how do i prevent frmo gaining weight with a broken back?

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You must eat less: If you are unable to burn off more calories by exercising, there is only one way to lose weight; eat fewer calories. Actually, losing weight simply by exercising is difficult for most; it is more effective to eat less.

Question 8

can a broken back from several years ago cause arthritis?

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Yes: Ths is not uncommon to have accelerated degenerative changes about the rgeion that was affected.

Question 9

what are the signs and treatment options for a broken back?

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Broken back : It can be a fracture of the bones or a disruption of the ligaments that requires no treatment, simple rigid bracing, halo fixation, or even surgery.   These problems can occur following trauma and are localized to the neck region/cervical, middle back/thoracic, or lower/lumbar, sacral.  See a spine specialist concerning your particular injury. Some imaging study will be needed.

Question 10

why is pryopism associated with a broken back?

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Injury: A common cause of a persistent erection caused by excessive blood flow into the penis — is trauma or injury to your genitals, pelvis or the perineum, the region between the base of the penis and the anus.
 
Other factors
 other causes of priapism include: 
spinal cord injury.

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