Question 1

hi. my 9 yr old daughter broke her right hand bone (humerus) 5 days ago. it's a displaced closed fracture. now she's having a fever. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Depends: The stress of the pain & healing process might be responsible for a low grade (&lt;100.5) fever at her age but otherwise i can't relate it to the break.If she has a higher temperature or other symptoms, i would handle it as you would if the break had not occurred & call you pcp for some guidance.

Question 2

what does a broken bone feel like?

Accepted Answer

Very painful but: It can be very painful or be very mild. It is worse if the bones are not left in their anatomical position. Those that still oppose each other end to end can be asymptomatic.

Question 3

how should you place a broken bone?

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Depends: If it is a limb placing it above your heart usually helps keep the swelling and pain down.  Which bone are you referring to?

Question 4

how bad is the pain of a broken bone?

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Variable: Pain is relative to people and bone andand type ofworkouts fracture...So it depends...But they generally hurt.

Question 5

describe the features of a broken bone.?

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Let try to explain: R bones are tough stuff — but even tough stuff can break. Like a wooden pencil, bones will bend under strain. But if the pressure is too much, or too sudden, bones can snap. You can break a bone by falling off a skateboard or crashing down from the monkey bars.

Question 6

what does it feel like i have a broken bone?

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Pain and history of: You have to have injury to break a bone and it is almost always painful
xrays will confirm it in most cases.

Question 7

what should i expect when i have a broken bone?

Accepted Answer

Depends: where?
Which bone?

Swelling, pain, distortion, 
Improvement and healing over 6-8 weeks!!

Question 8

what would be prescribed to me while taking suboxone if i have a broken bone?

Accepted Answer

Suboxone: Buprenorphine the main ingredient in Suboxone is a narcotic and acts on the same receptors as other narcotics   The difference is for addiction control it's half life is from 24-48 hrs but it's pain control seems to be shorter   I suggest instead pd once daily splitting your dose into smaller amounts taking it every 6-8 hrs till your pain resolves

Question 9

how does the doctor treat the broken bone?

Accepted Answer

It depends: It depends on the type and location of the fracture.  Fractures usually need to be immobilized with a splint, cast, or a brace depending on the location and type of injury.  Some fractures may need to be surgically repaired. Have you physician determine which course of treatment is best for you.

Question 10

aspirin for pain for broken bone, does that work?

Accepted Answer

Aspirin can work for: Pain. It hs an often overlooked medicine. Stomach issues, bleeding problems s, allergy to aspirin, concurrent use of medication that thins the blood and many other reasonssy exist to make one avoid Aspirin but if taken previously without issue then Aspirin for shortbte use typically doesn't lead to significant issues,  ask your pcp.

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Hi. my 9 yr old daughter broke her right hand bone (humerus) 5 days ago. it's a displaced closed fracture. now she's having a fever. what should i do?

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What does a broken bone feel like?

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How should you place a broken bone?

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Describe the features of a broken bone.?

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What does it feel like i have a broken bone?

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What should i expect when i have a broken bone?

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What would be prescribed to me while taking suboxone if i have a broken bone?

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Aspirin for pain for broken bone, does that work?

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