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Hair line fractures
I got stress fractures in mid foot,its on base of 2nd and 3rd MT.
today is day 16.
my question is doc is giving me painkillers and antibiotics but is it safe to take antibiotics? though i don't have any injuries now but still on antibiotics.
antibiotics are over prescribed in india thats aiding into resistance.
so do i really need antibiotics now.(taking covatil,twice a day.
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It’s difficult to comment on necessity of antibiotics prescribed in your case . You should better discuss with your treating doctor the reason .
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Dr. K Shanmuganandan
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If u have taken for 2 weeks and tgere is no open wound then it is not required
Same if no pain no pain killer required
Pl consult with your doctor for both
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