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A cast or splint provides protection for bones that are fractured or otherwise injured.
The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons offers these suggestions to care properly for a cast or splint:
- Keep your cast dry to prevent weakening of
the cast and skin irritation. Wrap the cast in
two plastic layers or a waterproof shield while
you shower.
- If you have a walking cast, don’t actually walk on it until it is completely dry and hardened. This generally takes two or three days for plaster casts, and an hour for fibre glass casts.
- Keep powder, sand and dirt from getting inside your cast.
- Don’t pull out the stuffing from your cast, and never insert sharp objects to scratch.
- Check the cast freque areas, and monitor the skin surrounding the cast. Call your doctor if you notice problems with the cast or raw/red skin.
Help heal your ulcer
An ulcer is a sore that usually forms in the stomach, esophagus or intestines.
Most ulcers are caused by a bacterial infection, but acids in the stomach can contribute to them, making ulcers more painful.
The American Academy of Family Physicians suggests how to help an ulcer heal:
- Don’t smoke.
- Avoid taking anti-inflammatory medications,
such as ibuprofen or aspirin.
- Avoid caffeinated foods and beverages, and
alcohol.
- If spicy foods give you heartburn, stay away
from them.
- Avoid foods or drinks that cause you pain or
discomfort.
(HealthDay News) |
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