Symptoms Of Osteopenia

Weakness In The Broken Bone Area

When broken bones occur, patients with osteopenia may experience weakness in the broken bone area. While you may feel hopeless, there are things you can do to promote healing.

When you suffer from broken bones, you'll inevitably experience pain. While anti-inflammatories can help alleviate this pain, they are also known to slow the healing process, because inflammation is an important part of the healing and cleaning process in broken bones.

Keep in mind a large amount of energy is required to heal a broken bone. Therefore, you must ensure you're providing your body with what it needs. As you heal, make sure you are consuming ample calories rich in proteins and nutrients. In some cases, it can be recommended to as much as double your caloric intake. Speak with your doctor to determine what's best in your situation.

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