My husband broke a bone in his foot and is in a cast. Would it be helpful for him to take a calcium supplement to help the bone heal better/faster?
2007-09-30 12:29:59 · 10 answers · asked by rachely1 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
yes - since i had my leg shattered (last December and it hasnt healed yet) i have been taking calcium with vitamin D, B-complex, vitamin C and Fish or Flax oil capsules. In the beginning i was told my leg might never heal but it did pretty good. Make sure he has a healthy diet - nothing fatty or too much sugar -it slows down healing process.
2007-09-30 19:34:40 · answer #1 · answered by Natalie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Healing a broken bone takes time, and many patients don't want to be patient! Healing a broken bone is a process related to factors including patient age, overall health, nutrition, blood flow to the bone, and treatment.
Here's How:
Stop Smoking:
Some of these recommendations may be controversial, or unknown the extent to which they affect bone healing. However, this much is clear. Patients who smoke, have a much longer average time to healing, and a much higher risk of developing a nonunion (non-healing of the bone). Smoking alters the blood flow to bone, and it is that blood flow that delivers the necessary nutrients and cells to allow the bone to heal.
Eat a Balanced Diet:
Healing of bone requires more nutrients that the body needs to simply maintain bone health. Patients with injuries should eat a balanced diet, and ensure adequate nutritional intake of all food groups.
Watch Your Calcium:
Patients with broken bones tend to focus on this one, and I place it below balanced diet, because the focus should be on all nutrients. It's true that calcium is needed to heal bones, but taking excessive doses of calcium will not help you heal faster.
Ensure you are consuming the recommended dose of calcium, and if not, try to consume more natural calcium--or consider a supplement. Taking mega-doses of calcium does not help a bone heal faster.
Adhere to Your Treatment Plan:
Your doctor will recommend a treatment, and you should adhere to this. Your doctor may recommend treatments including cast, surgery, crutches, or others. Altering the treatment ahead of scedule may delay your recovery. By removing a cast or walking on a broken bone before your doctor allows, you may be delaying your healing time.
Ask Your Doctor:
There are some fractures that may have treatment alternatives. For example, "Jones" fractures of the foot are a conroversial treatment area. Studies have shown these fractures usually heal with immobilization in a cast and crutches. However, many doctors will offer surgery for these fractures because patients tend to heal much faster.
Hope it helps
Best wishes to ur husband
Cheers!
2007-09-30 12:34:35 · answer #2 · answered by SuperSid 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It wouldn't hurt, but I don't really think it would matter. How fast someone heals has to do with their healing ability. Some people heal faster than others, and vegans or vegetarians take a while to heal.
2007-09-30 12:32:33 · answer #3 · answered by I ? Colbert 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If he has a deficiency in calcium, a supplement will cover that base.
2007-09-30 12:32:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
im taking them for a broken wrist, they wont make it heal faster but will aid in it healing better
2007-09-30 12:34:12 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes because calcium makes your bones srong and with your bones srong it will heal fast
2007-09-30 12:34:24 · answer #6 · answered by MiCk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it would heal slightly faster
2007-09-30 12:31:59 · answer #7 · answered by please_take_my_pie 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes
2007-09-30 12:33:16 · answer #8 · answered by pinkparadiseforever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it would help but very slightly.
2007-09-30 12:32:48 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes I think so.
try webmd.com maybe. good luck
2007-09-30 12:32:44 · answer #10 · answered by Ginnykitty 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋