Question 1

what causes nausea immediately after you break a bone?

Accepted Answer

Body chemistry: Release of certain chemicals in response to pain and fracture itself.

Question 2

what causes a bone to break and fracture?

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Any force over and: Above the strength of a bone; or minimal force in a weakened state of a bone; due to a cyst or osteoporosis or developmentally a weak bone.

Question 3

what disease causes the bones tobecome so brittle in an elderly woman that they break?

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Osteoporosis: Osteoporosis is a condition manifested by loss of total bone mass and which is a consequence of aging.  Women develop the condition at an earlier age than men. Osteoporosis can be the result of other medical conditions and medications.  It can result in hip fractures and vertebral compression fractures most commonly seen in elderly women.

Question 4

what is the easiest bone to break in your arm? how is it usually broken? what is the main reason for a broken arm?

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Radius: The end of the radius in the forearm is the most common arm fracture. A fall on an outstretched hand is the common mechanism of injury. The force of the fall is more than what the bone can withstand, leading to a fracture. If I can be of further help, then join my care team &amp; virtual practice at 
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Question 5

how would someone aquire a bone infection in the collarbone? would you have to break the collarbone to get a bone infection? could it happen for no reason? is it common in a 36 year old male? what are the symptoms?

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: Must be very rare never heard of it in 60+ years. If the infection is blood borne would not have to break it. Consider tuberculosis or rare fungus or STD or cancer metastasis to the area.   Discuss with his Dr.

Question 6

if you break a bone in your wrist can it cause a blood clot?

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Unlikely: If you are still up and about, wrist fracture will not increase your risk for a blood clot.

Question 7

would a bone strengthener that i took for years cause my teeth to rot and break. dentist wudnt do anything until i was off that med. fr 3 months..

Accepted Answer

No: Medications taken for osteoporosis do not cause teeth to rot or break. I think you are referring to dentists being cautious about treating patients on long term osteoporosis medication (especially if given iv) when surgery or extractions are necessary as they are more prone to bronj (biphosphonate related osteonecrosis of the jaw).

Question 8

i broke metatarsal bone nondisplaced & is healing well.  if osteoporosis caused break would it be evident on x-ray. orthopedic   dr. didn't mention it?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the density: Of the bone could be evaluated it would be washed out. I would have your vitamin D levels checked.

Question 9

what causes bone thinning at 28yo (female?) my teeth have begun to chip away and my bones are hurting. i'm scared something will break soon. my spine is showing degeneration?

Accepted Answer

: You have a condition called Osteoporosis, from a lack of calcium and vitamin D in your diet. This causes the bones to become thin and brittle. Your teeth are also affected and become brittle from lack of calcium and subject to fracture.  A complete medical exam is indicated and a change in diet.

Question 10

is it possible for hyperextension to cause the bones in the top of your foot break or fracture?

Accepted Answer

Yes: It is possible.If soreness, swelling, bruising persist, get an x-ray.

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What is the easiest bone to break in your arm? how is it usually broken? what is the main reason for a broken arm?

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How would someone aquire a bone infection in the collarbone? would you have to break the collarbone to get a bone infection? could it happen for no reason? is it common in a 36 year old male? what are the symptoms?

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If you break a bone in your wrist can it cause a blood clot?

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Would a bone strengthener that i took for years cause my teeth to rot and break. dentist wudnt do anything until i was off that med. fr 3 months..

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I broke metatarsal bone nondisplaced & is healing well. if osteoporosis caused break would it be evident on x-ray. orthopedic dr. didn't mention it?

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What causes bone thinning at 28yo (female?) my teeth have begun to chip away and my bones are hurting. i'm scared something will break soon. my spine is showing degeneration?

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Is it possible for hyperextension to cause the bones in the top of your foot break or fracture?

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