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How to handle multiple fractures in toddler?
Asked by L.B. from Detroit
on September 24, 2008
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Okay, everyone I know tells me to go with my gut feeling when it comes to my children. My gut is telling me that there is something wrong with my 15 month old. But he ...
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- I agree with gut instinct. I'd find another specialist, but I couldn't begin to say what specialty. An orthopedic and pediatrician you've already done. But somethin...
- trust your gut but also try a chiropractor his lower back may have been knocked out of alignment from the falls I have posted this before my youngest son woke up one d...
- If I were you I would go to another doctor to get it checked out. You did it the ifrst time and the second one saw something maybe you need to do that again. Good L...
Hairline Fractures in Arm's and Elbows
Asked by C.D. from Washington DC
on February 25, 2008
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My son is 6 and on Thursday he fell from the 4 1/2 foot chin up bar on the playground and landed on the playground surface (not sure what its composition is but the gr...
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- Hi C., Have you taken the child to the Orthopedic specialist yet? That is your best bet. Keep the splint on, don't take it off. D.
- I have a son (now 16) and he has broken his arm and leg. He fell from a tree and said he hurt his arm, it did not swell right away and so we thought he just hurt it. T...
- My daughter had almost the same thing happen to her in September over labor day weekend. She was jumping on a trampoline with her cousins and fell on one of their kne...
Severe Wrist Pain from Picking up Baby. Ouch...help Please.
Asked by L.H. from Miami
on May 17, 2010
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I don't know what I did to my wrist but it is killing me. It is the inner top portion where the thumb connects. My daughter is 9.5 months old but very big- 21 lbs an...
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- Carpel tunnel issues are common after a pregnancy, you might have a ganglion cyst in there somewhere too. If you just think it is over use, it could be tendonitis, I ...
- I'm guessing that this is a carpel tunnel flare up? I had this when my daughter was younger and was constantly picking her up - and picking her up under her arms with...
- I had the same kind of pain in my wrist because of the same reasons you have described. I wore a brace. It was uncomfortable and difficult, but it kept it from hurti...
Leg Fracture? Pulled Muscle?
Asked by J.K. from Cleveland
on July 17, 2010
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Hello Moms! My 2 yr old was jumping on one of those ridiculous inflatable bouncy things this afternoon for about 5 seconds before he started crying. I took him out a...
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- If you end up finding that there is no fracture, go to a chiropractor. He is probably out of adjustment and that's pretty darn uncomfortable. Being out of adjustment c...
- Both my boys had broken bones by age 2. My oldest fractured his wrist climbing out of his crib at 21 mos. It never swelled, he was just favoring the arm. He wasn't ...
- I suggest to get a referral for an orthopedic surgeon. My husband (who is an ortho surgeon) has at least one horror story per week of a mom wrought with guilt who too...
Broken or Sprained?
Asked by L.M. from Dallas
on May 26, 2008
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OK, I was playing water volleyball last night and hurt my wrist. It was a little tender when I did it, but this morning it kills if I move it certain ways. Typing does...
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- Only way to truly tell is an xray.
- If you can't use the hand and in pain, you need to go to the Dr I think. Sometimes sprains can be more painful than breaks but it may be difficult to know which is wh...
- I would get it looked at. It may be just a sprain but you could have torn something as well. When in doubt, call your doctor. Can you wiggle your fingers? Is there any...
Do I Really Need to X-ray My Daughters Arm Again? Any Doctors Out There?
Asked by K.R. from Chicago
on July 10, 2008
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My daughter is heavy into soccer...she keeps injuring her arm. 1st time, she was kicked in the hand while playing goalie. An x-ray revealed no break, just a sprain b...
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- As a person who is an xray technologist, if you feel you might have to do it again. Make sure the technologist performing the xrays put a shield over her lap to protec...
- I'm not a doctor by any means...and since you are a little hesitant not to take her back for xrays....I would maybe wait a couple days to see how she does. Sometimes "...
- I would. I had a serious injury that was only caught by an x-ray.
Hurt Arm/ Not Broken/ Noone Knows What to Do
Asked by B.H. from Minneapolis
on November 6, 2007
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Ok a week ago my daughter(6) was rollerskating with her Brownie Troop. Fell and hurt her arm. Was ok til nighttime and was moaning and crying in her sleep. Called our ...
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- okay, so I'm a medical assistant but I won't give advice that I feel is just my opinion! You need to follow-up with the doctor on Friday and go with your gut!!! Ice he...
- B., Trust your gut. If your daughter's arm is still hurting, you need to see the other Dr. on Friday. I have enough experience with Dr.'s and medicine to know that ...
- p.s. you are not the first person I know who has has a bad experience at Tria.
Question About a Recent Doctor Visit
Asked by P.C. from Dallas
on February 25, 2011
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Hi ladies. I'm not sure if this is an appropriate subject to bring up here, but I don't know where else to get advice. Here's the situation...a few weeks ago when we h...
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- I'd talk to your regular doc, who has a history and relationship with you. I just called our dentist about something and I am glad I did. Not that it was a huge issue,...
- You have had at least two medical professionals suggest that you seek out an orthopedic. I understand that you cannot afford to go, but I would suggest that you go an...
- Why assume that an ortho doc automatically means MRI's? Bring your x-rays with you. You can always call the ortho's office in advance and make sure that they don't au...
Hurt Hand
Asked by M.Y. from Charlotte
on December 19, 2009
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yesterday i almost fell off the roof (i work @ a mobile home factory) i caught myself on a rail, but my left rist got bent back with the force of my (180lb) weight. I ...
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- "ICE" -- Immobilize, Cool, Elevate -- try not to move your hand much, keep ice or cool water on it, and keep it elevated (at least, as opposed to hanging down). Take i...
- M., Employers are required to have workman's compensation insurance that pays for injuries on the job. Call your supervisor (or any supervisor whose phone number you...
- I just wanted to let you know when I broke my wrist it was the same, no swelling and only pain when I put pressure on it or something touched it. I broke a small bone...
Sprain That Won't Heal....
Asked by S.K. from Kansas City
on July 1, 2010
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I did something to my ankle and don't even know what. I researched stress fractures when the pain lasted a month. Everything I read said they don't show up early on ...
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- Take it from me...an actual sprain can be worse than a broken bone because it can involve tendons and ligaments and it can be very painful. Keep your ankle elevated,...
- A little over a year ago, I severely sprained my ankle--or so I thought... Actually, I tore the 2 primary ligaments that work in unison with the ankle joint. Unfortun...
- Just a gentle warning: My mom got a shoulder injury (like you, from no apparent cause), and had massage and chiropractic treatments for several months before learning ...
