Patient's question:
The patient has a fracture in the ankle area, with mild bone cracks and slight discomfort. It has been approximately 8 hours since the fracture, and 30 minutes ago, they just applied Yunnan Baiyao (the red and white bottle set). Currently, the patient is lying on their bed in the left lateral position with the fractured area, and there is a relatively firm pillow placed under the knee.What measures should I take to make the patient more comfortable? Should the medication still be used? The instructions say it should not be used more than three times a day?
Doctor's answer:
This situation should first be considered a relatively serious fracture, requiring treatment at a large hospital. For general fractures, the first step is usually to perform reduction, followed by immobilization treatment. However, relying solely on this is not sufficient. Early on, fracture patients should not be given bone broth to supplement calcium but should instead consume foods that can be converted into organic bone collagen, such as pork skin jelly, milk, soy products, fresh vegetables, and fruits. The key lies in not being picky about food, ensuring a diverse diet, and only then can a balanced diet and a certain amount of calcium intake support bone regeneration and recovery.