Overview
A healthcare provider will diagnose a stress fracture with a physical exam. They might use imaging tests to confirm the diagnosis and take pictures of the fracture. They’ll examine the part of your body that hurts. Tell them what you were doing when you first noticed pain and other symptoms.
Your provider might ask you to stand or hop on one leg and then the other. This will help them understand where you might have a stress fracture, and how much it affects your ability to move normally.
What tests can help diagnose stress fractures?
Your provider might use some of the following tests to take pictures of your bones:
- X-rays.
- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).
- Computed tomography (CT) scan.
- Whole body bone scan.
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Symptoms
Complications
Blood clots are a dangerous complication of atrial fibrillation (AFib). Blood clots can lead to stroke.
The risk of stroke from AFib increases as you grow older. Other health conditions also may increase the risk of a stroke due to AFib. These conditions include:
- High blood pressure.
- Diabetes.
- Heart failure.
- Some types of heart valve disease.
Blood thinners are commonly prescribed to prevent blood clots and strokes in people with atrial fibrillation.
Prevention
Healthy lifestyle choices can reduce the risk of heart disease and may prevent atrial fibrillation (AFib). Here are some basic heart-healthy tips:
- Control high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
- Don't smoke or use tobacco.
- Eat a diet that's low in salt and saturated fat.
- Exercise at least 30 minutes a day on most days of the week unless your health care team says not to.
- Get good sleep. Adults should aim for 7 to 9 hours daily.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Reduce and manage stress.
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