2006-07-25 21:47:12 · 12 answers · asked by rub1con 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Pain killers will help. But make sure she gets good physical therapy for the rest of the body (massage etc.). An old person lying in bed for prolonged period is prone to get pneumonia, and that is often fatal in old age. She may die not because of the fracture, but of pneumonia!
2006-07-25 22:00:17 · answer #1 · answered by Dr N 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You mention it is a hairline fracture, that means it has been diagnosed by a doctor looking at an X-ray... right??
There are many types of hip fracture. It may be through the neck of the femur or in the shaft. In maybe intra-trochanteric, what ever it is it will be very painful, but not serious enough to warrant surgery, otherwise she would be in hospital.
Bone pain from fractures and the subsequent bruising can be awful, particularly in the elderly. So strong analgesia is called for. You need to make an appointment with your Doctor and they may prescribe opiates such as morphine or something like Dihydrocodeine.
Susan
2006-07-26 00:22:18 · answer #2 · answered by Susan W 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Considering the age Homeo medicines can be gentle and effective. Try symphytum.200 giving 5globules of no.25 size of the medicine before retiring to bed every day for four days in a week-say monday to thursday. If improvement is seen wait as long as it continues.If not continue the medicine as before.The medicine can be procured from any homeo medicines stores by asking:symphytum.200-pills of no.25 size,qty half oz. Pl try this for a grand old lady-happy recovery!
2006-07-25 22:40:28 · answer #3 · answered by sastry m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get her a bottle of whisky. It's the only thing my gran took last year when she broke her femur (after she got out of hospital). You might want a bottle for yourself as well lol older women tend to get a bit grumpy(er) when they can't walk and have to rely on others for help.
2006-07-26 00:44:56 · answer #4 · answered by sdfsgsdhyj 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
wow that must hurt!
How about a "tens" machine -you can buy or hire them in boots now if you're in the uk.they are used by women in labour and i believe they are safe unless you have a pacemaker.
What about your gp?there should be special pain unit at your hospital too?your mother should not have to put up with this pain.what about reflexology?
pamper her ,bring her nice treats ,a film to watch or read to her.
kind regards for a speedy recovery..
2006-07-25 22:00:45 · answer #5 · answered by gadriel 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-08 08:14:08 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sorry but this ones down to the medical profession. possibly a new hip.
2006-07-25 22:05:43 · answer #7 · answered by angelcake 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give her some weed to smoke, it will help a little.
If that is not enough, perhaps a line might help.
2006-07-26 00:53:02 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Morphine is best but is only available from your doctor - for obvious reasons.
2006-07-25 21:55:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
make it immobile by tying with an elastic bandage.
u can do it at home.
perhaps the best and the cheapest.
2006-07-25 21:59:06 · answer #10 · answered by hsarora47 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋