How long does it take for the swelling to go down after a fall on a bicycle needs to be determined according to the damage, generally speaking, when the damage is light, the swelling can gradually go down in 2~3 weeks, if the damage is heavy, it may take 2~3 months to gradually reduce the swelling.
1. Light injury: generally refers to cycling falls after violence is relatively minor, resulting in patients with local soft tissue injuries, such as skin and other tissue contusions, etc., at this time to take the elevated limbs, swelling, pain and other medications, the majority of patients in the 2 ~ 3 weeks can gradually reduce swelling.
2. Heavier injuries: generally refers to the impact of the fall around the hard tissue caused by the patient fracture, ligament and muscle tears, at this time the general pain, swelling and other symptoms are more serious, the treatment may require surgery, immobilization and other treatments, at this time it may take 2~3 months to gradually reduce swelling.
Patients whose feet are swollen from cycling are advised to go to the hospital in time to improve the relevant examinations and receive regular treatment as soon as possible.