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What Causes Profuse Sweating And Body Tremors While On Acetaminophen?
Question: My 86 year old mom suffered rib 10 fracture in auto accident this past Monday. Was seen in ER an released with instructions to take acetaminophen for pain and inflammation. Aside from pain she is now having cold sweats and shivering. Is this common?
Brief Answer:
rib belt is necessary
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting the question.
I have gone through your medical history in detail.
Only Acetaminophen will not be sufficient. Unless a rib belt is applied around the fractured rib, she won't get relief from pain. In fact, the pain may increase.
Getting cold, shivering and sweats are not common after a rib fracture. May be she is having a viral infection or underlying lung infection.
Get her complete blood count done to see for WBCs and platelets.
If she does not get relief in 2 days, she needs to be started on antibiotics.
Do consult a physician if symptoms worsen.
I hope the answer was useful.
Feel free to ask me any follow up queries that you may have.
Thank you.
Kind regards.
rib belt is necessary
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting the question.
I have gone through your medical history in detail.
Only Acetaminophen will not be sufficient. Unless a rib belt is applied around the fractured rib, she won't get relief from pain. In fact, the pain may increase.
Getting cold, shivering and sweats are not common after a rib fracture. May be she is having a viral infection or underlying lung infection.
Get her complete blood count done to see for WBCs and platelets.
If she does not get relief in 2 days, she needs to be started on antibiotics.
Do consult a physician if symptoms worsen.
I hope the answer was useful.
Feel free to ask me any follow up queries that you may have.
Thank you.
Kind regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
ER doctor advised that no type of belt or other compressing device (aside from ice packs) should be used because could cause pulmonary/respiratory conditions. Cold sweats and shivering has subsided in last 2 hours or so. Should we wait a day or so?
Brief Answer:
Rib belt a must
Detailed Answer:
If the cold sweats and shivering has subsided,you can wait for a couple of days.
But,like for any type of fracture in our body,be it legs or hands,we apply a plaster for supporting the fractured bones so that they can heal properly,the rib also (being a bone) needs a support.
I am an orthopaedic surgeon myself and strongly recommend using a rib belt or a adhesive bandage around the fractured rib.
Thanks
Rib belt a must
Detailed Answer:
If the cold sweats and shivering has subsided,you can wait for a couple of days.
But,like for any type of fracture in our body,be it legs or hands,we apply a plaster for supporting the fractured bones so that they can heal properly,the rib also (being a bone) needs a support.
I am an orthopaedic surgeon myself and strongly recommend using a rib belt or a adhesive bandage around the fractured rib.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you, doctor. I will follow up with my mom accordingly.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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