Also called: Broken bone. A fracture is a break, usually in a bone. If the broken bone punctures the skin, it is called an open or compound fracture. Fractures commonly happen because of car accidents, falls or sports injuries. Other causes are low bone density and osteoporosis, which cause weakening of the bones.
Milk Thistle Side Effects. Milk thistle is generally considered safe and well-tolerated, with very few cases of side effects ever reported. The most common side effects arenât serious and include gastrointestinal upset, such as a mild laxative effect.
Milk thistle appears to be safe for most adults. A compound in milk thistle called silymarin appears to decrease blood sugar in people with type 2 diabetes in some studies, but not enough is known yet to say for certain. Milk thistle sometimes causes a laxative effect.