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A 28-year-old female asked:
is it normal for doc 2 say its ok 2 not wear a cast when forearm is still broken?complete fractures of radius/ulna have only little healing, no surgery
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Dr. Peter Ihleanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 54 years experience
Pretty early: 6-8 wks.4 a good start on healing depending on the location of the fracture. With no callus formation i would seek another opinion.B very careful in the meantime.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
What is the best treatment for arthritic knee pain aside surgery?
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Dr. Frederick Buechel, jr. mdanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 26 years experience
Multi-Modal approach: Here are many non surgical options of things to try to reduce pain or improve function before moving on to surgery.
-ice
-nsaids
-nutritional supplements that reduce inflammation
-good hydration
-reducing caffeine
-knee braces
-knee compression sleeves
-physical therapy & exercise
-cortisone injections
-lubricant injections (hylauronic acid)
-avoiding lots of stairs or ladders
-accupuncture.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
What are the risks of having an ankle fracture from twisting it?
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Depends: Most ankle twists (sprains) do not involve a fracture but occasionally a more severe twist will cause something called an avulsion fracture where the twisted ligament pulls a small piece of bone away and this is called an avulsion fracture.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Where can I seek immediate help if I have an ankle fracture?
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ER or urgent care : You should go to your local emergency department or urgent care center if you have one. They can help you.
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A 21-year-old female asked:
My daughter has these bumps that looks like ant bites on her face arms and legs its about 20-30 of them. What its this its been there for a week now?
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Dr. Prakash Bhoopalamanswered
Pediatrics 43 years experience
Insect bites: It could be any insect bite. See the doctor if it does not clear up in few days. If it is itchy you can try Hydrocortisone cream and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) by mouth.
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A 44-year-old male asked:
Constant swelling in hands and arms feel like they are burning along with severe fatigue?
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Dr. Gaston Moran Celayesanswered
Internal Medicine 26 years experience
Consult your physici: Consult your physician. He/she will probably can pinpoint the possible cause/causes after questioning and examining you. You might need labs or other studies to confirm or rule out diseases.
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