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How Long Does Swelling Due To Rib Stress Fracture Last?
Question: How long rib stress fracture last? How long swelling last? Does bromelain helps in healing stress fracture?
Brief Answer:
Requires treatment of underlying cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Stress fracture anywhere is a continuous process of microfracture and healing going on side by side .Pain occurs when microfracture increases the rate of repair.
In all cases of stress fracture it is imperative that the basic cause should be treated which is generally either a deformity or weakness in the bones. Without adequate treatment the pain can last for months , mainly on stress like deep breathing or sleeping on affected side.
I recommend pain killers , muscle relaxants for 2-3 weeks along with treatment and tests for bone weakness( Osteoporosis).
Thanks for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
Requires treatment of underlying cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Stress fracture anywhere is a continuous process of microfracture and healing going on side by side .Pain occurs when microfracture increases the rate of repair.
In all cases of stress fracture it is imperative that the basic cause should be treated which is generally either a deformity or weakness in the bones. Without adequate treatment the pain can last for months , mainly on stress like deep breathing or sleeping on affected side.
I recommend pain killers , muscle relaxants for 2-3 weeks along with treatment and tests for bone weakness( Osteoporosis).
Thanks for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Dr. Nagamani Ng
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