It seems like a lot of elderly people who fall and break their hip die shortly afterwards. Why?
2006-11-06 05:38:37 · 7 answers · asked by mittlebitty 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
It's pnuemonia. When the hip is broken they have to lie still and wait for it to heal. Lying around lets fluid collect in their lungs, then they get pnuemonia and die. That's what happened to my grandfather.
More rarely, a severe break can cause a blood clot to form near the break that can come loose and cause a stroke - which happened to a friend's father.
2006-11-06 05:42:08 · answer #1 · answered by Queen of Cards 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I saw a t.v. program a while ago about this. It has to do with not getting up and moving around soon enough so your blood clots. Similar to that embedded reporter during the invasion of Iraq that died because he stayed in the same position too long.It happens on long airplane flights as well. I'm no Dr. but that was one reason that was explained. Just read the above answers and maybe I;m thinking of something diffrent
2006-11-06 05:45:47 · answer #2 · answered by justme 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Usually fracture nec frmur(what you are asking) in old age is beginning of end. Bones are brittle. The whole system is at fag end and so does not respond properly to body calls. Then many times it is risky to go for Surgery due to old age problems.Last is the person who should take decision(usually a close relative) is undecided about what to do!
2006-11-06 05:46:45 · answer #3 · answered by Pramod P 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
pulled muscle maximum in all chance. if he tore his acl he would were limping in the course of the walk/ uphill jog. If he pulled his muscle it wouldnt quite have afflicted him as a lot till the inflamation set in, and thats why it took him awhile to not bare weight and then to limp. He must be rested this weekend, leash walks to go potty then correct decrease back interior, no operating no leaping. Monday you want to visit the vet and performance them take a seem, in a lot of situations they dispence a NSAID, nonsteroidal anti-inflamitory drug to assist with the discomfort and inflamation. notwithstanding you do do not provide him human drugs, drugs like tylenol and Ibuprofin kill dogs notwithstanding in case you provide them a tiny volume. It attacks there liver and kidneys and could close them down. the suitable component is relax and in case you quite want to be proactive you are able to ice %. his knee if he permits you to, dont push it although if he doesnt want you to. as a lot as 3 situations an afternoon for 5 minutes each and each and every is nice. good luck
2016-11-28 20:26:30 · answer #4 · answered by plyler 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually because they already have chronic medical problems like heart disease or diabetes. Add to that, if they are unable to fully participate in physical therapy and are bedbound it leads to complications such as pneumonia or a blood clot.
2006-11-06 05:58:07 · answer #5 · answered by stingme 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes your correct and i have often wondered why also! and i really dont know why it happens but also remember a lot of people come through ok and enjoy a new lease of life
2006-11-06 05:45:45 · answer #6 · answered by srracvuee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thats where their brains are?
2006-11-06 06:43:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋