Description
Immobility can increase the risk of: constipation, blood clots, skin ulcers, muscle wasting and deconditioning.
Symptoms
Depends on the ill effects of the immobility but may include: abdominal discomfort, constipation, vomiting, leg swelling, skin ulcers and muscle wasting
Tests
Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed.
Tests:
Complete blood count (CBC), Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), D-Dimer, X-ray
Specialists:
Internal Medicine, Family Practice
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed.
Tests:
Complete blood count (CBC), Comprehensive metabolic panel (CMP), D-Dimer, X-ray
Specialists:
Internal Medicine, Family Practice
Treatment
Ideally, the cause of the immobility will be reversed. Treatment of the specific adverse effects of the immobility (such as skin ulcers or deconditioning) will be undertaken.