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How Can A Ruptured Tendon Be Treated?
Question: Hi I believe I have a bicep tendon rupture for over a month. How do I treat it ?
I believe it was from doing my morning stretch. but not too sure...thoughts?
Can I still go to my Zumba class at the gym?
I believe it was from doing my morning stretch. but not too sure...thoughts?
Can I still go to my Zumba class at the gym?
Brief Answer:
Seek immediate medical attention.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
An excessive stretch can indeed lead to a tendon rupture. It could be partial or complete. Even in the case of partial rupture, the extent of involvement would determine whether the surgical intervention will be needed. I would, therefore, insist you to urgently consult a doctor. Based on the findings he could arrange for suitable interventions. Please do not ignore it as delay will only make the matters worse. Avoid Zumba class or gym till you see the doctor.
Hope I have answered your query.
Feel free to write back.
Regards,
Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha, General & Family Physician
Seek immediate medical attention.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
An excessive stretch can indeed lead to a tendon rupture. It could be partial or complete. Even in the case of partial rupture, the extent of involvement would determine whether the surgical intervention will be needed. I would, therefore, insist you to urgently consult a doctor. Based on the findings he could arrange for suitable interventions. Please do not ignore it as delay will only make the matters worse. Avoid Zumba class or gym till you see the doctor.
Hope I have answered your query.
Feel free to write back.
Regards,
Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha, General & Family Physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
Thank you. Should I go to urgent care or my primary physician? my appointment is 2 weeks from now with my regular doctor he is booked.
what type of specialist should I see? my doc is family practice physician.
what type of specialist should I see? my doc is family practice physician.
Brief Answer:
Visit the urgent care.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I think that you should go to an urgent care physician. Just visit the ER. Ideally, it should be evaluated by a surgeon or a plastic surgeon. The ER doctor would be able to assess and tell you the present status and whether it requires urgent management. I do not suppose that waiting for two weeks would be wise.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha, General & Family Physician
Visit the urgent care.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I think that you should go to an urgent care physician. Just visit the ER. Ideally, it should be evaluated by a surgeon or a plastic surgeon. The ER doctor would be able to assess and tell you the present status and whether it requires urgent management. I do not suppose that waiting for two weeks would be wise.
Hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha, General & Family Physician
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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