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Does Intake Of Alcohol Interferes Fracture On Left Clavicle?
I have a left clavicle fracture since 5 weeks. I didn t know that i shouldn t consume alcohol so i drank to ease the pain.. But know i have found out that i shouldn t consume alcohol! Am so worried, does this lead to non union? Can stopping drinking from now on help?
Wed, 18 May 2016
Hi & Welcome.
Yes, Alcohol consumption interferes the healing process following a fracture.
Drinking alcohol decreases bone mineral density & bone strength, slows down the bone fracture repair thus impairing the bone healing after a fracture.
It delays the healing but does not cause non-union. Stop consuming Alcohol or Alcohol containing beverages, take Vitamin D and Calcium supplements and a diet rich in first class proteins such as meat, fish, poultry and milk to help the process of healing.
Hope this will work for you.
Regards
Yes, Alcohol consumption interferes the healing process following a fracture.
Drinking alcohol decreases bone mineral density & bone strength, slows down the bone fracture repair thus impairing the bone healing after a fracture.
It delays the healing but does not cause non-union. Stop consuming Alcohol or Alcohol containing beverages, take Vitamin D and Calcium supplements and a diet rich in first class proteins such as meat, fish, poultry and milk to help the process of healing.
Hope this will work for you.
Regards
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