How to Get Rid of Swelling After Stitches

Swelling after suture can be promoted by trauma treatment, medication, physical therapy and other measures to reduce swelling.
1. Wound treatment: after the swelling after suture, the wound can be disinfected and changed regularly to avoid infection. If there are signs of infection, the wound should be thoroughly cleaned, disinfected, and drained of purulent secretions, then bandaged with mupirocin ointment and changed regularly.
2. Medication: Amoxicillin, cefaclor and other antibiotics can be taken to prevent and control infection; if the swelling is obvious, you can take grass rhinoceros infusion tablets to promote swelling.
3. Physical therapy: 48 hours after the injury, the wound can be infrared physical therapy to improve the circulation of blood flow in the wound and promote swelling.
If swelling occurs after suture, inform the doctor in time and follow the doctor’s advice.