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What Therapy Does A Breastfeeding Mother Need To Heal A Broken Fibula?

Hi im a 34 yr old breast feeding mom i broke my fibula while i was pregnant and gave birth two days after. Im currently taking caltrate maximum with vitamin d. My question is will i take longer 2 heal because of the breastfeeding & what kind of therapy if told i need any will i undergo?
Thu, 26 Dec 2013
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Helo
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
See, any kind of fracture should NOT be treated at home.
Please consult an Orthopaedic Surgeon at the earliest.
The broken bone might need to be set with a plaster / cast.
Before setting some amount of manipulation might be required.
Also, neglecting treatment might lead to irreversible contractures and complications.
Calcium and Vitamin D supplements are a must.
Even a sprain should be looked at by a doctor, so if you have broken your fibula, please see a doctor at the earliest.
Meanwhile, please immobilize the leg.
Do not strain it further.
Take care.
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What Therapy Does A Breastfeeding Mother Need To Heal A Broken Fibula?

Helo Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. See, any kind of fracture should NOT be treated at home. Please consult an Orthopaedic Surgeon at the earliest. The broken bone might need to be set with a plaster / cast. Before setting some amount of manipulation might be required. Also, neglecting treatment might lead to irreversible contractures and complications. Calcium and Vitamin D supplements are a must. Even a sprain should be looked at by a doctor, so if you have broken your fibula, please see a doctor at the earliest. Meanwhile, please immobilize the leg. Do not strain it further. Take care.