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How To Treat A Fractured Pelvis ?

my son was hit by a car about three week ago, he fractured his pelvis in three places but no other injury's. A couple days ago he started complaining about being dizzy, lightheaded, and passing out standing up. I called the hospital and they said there is nothing relating to the accident that would cause this.
Tue, 11 Oct 2016
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Hello
Thanks for query .

Treatment of fracture of the pelvis depends upon the displacements of bones .If there is stable fracture and no displacements of bones detected on X-ray no treatment is required except rest for 6 weeks .

The symptoms of dizzies ,light headed on standing is most likely to be due to postural hypotension that develops after one suddenly stands from lying down position and it is due to pulling of major chunk of blood in legs resulting into momentary reduced blood flow to brain .

You may get him checked by a qualified Physcian to rule out any other cause for these symptoms .

Getting up gradually from lying down position and sitting for a while before standing helps to resolve the issue .

Dr.Patil.

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How To Treat A Fractured Pelvis ?

Hello Thanks for query . Treatment of fracture of the pelvis depends upon the displacements of bones .If there is stable fracture and no displacements of bones detected on X-ray no treatment is required except rest for 6 weeks . The symptoms of dizzies ,light headed on standing is most likely to be due to postural hypotension that develops after one suddenly stands from lying down position and it is due to pulling of major chunk of blood in legs resulting into momentary reduced blood flow to brain . You may get him checked by a qualified Physcian to rule out any other cause for these symptoms . Getting up gradually from lying down position and sitting for a while before standing helps to resolve the issue . Dr.Patil.