Question
The patient has a minor fracture and slight crack in the foot’s ankle area with mild pain. It has been approximately 8 hours since the injury, and 30 minutes ago, the patient just applied Yunnan Baiyao (red and white bottles). The patient is currently lying on the bed at home in a left lateral position with a relatively hard pillow placed at the knee joint area. What measures should be taken to ensure the patient’s comfort? Should the medication be continued?
Answer
This situation is considered a severe fracture and requires treatment at a large hospital. Typically, fracture reduction and fixation treatment are necessary. Simply using Yunnan Baiyao is not sufficient. During the early stage of a fracture, it is advisable to avoid drinking bone and meat soup to supplement calcium and instead consume foods that can be converted into organic collagen, such as pork skin jelly, milk, soy products, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Developing a balanced diet habit will ensure adequate calcium intake, which is beneficial for bone regeneration and recovery.