How to get rid of swollen feet quickly after a fall

There is no quick way to reduce the swelling of the foot after a fall, and the suitable method should be selected according to the condition. When patients have symptoms of swollen feet after a fall, it may be trauma caused by soft tissue injuries, localized fractures and other diseases, commonly used treatment methods for general treatment, physical therapy, surgical treatment and so on. 1. Soft tissue injury: when the patient falls and causes soft tissue injury, the foot muscles, ligaments and other soft tissue injuries after the fall, causing swelling of the feet. It is recommended to pay attention to rest, reduce walking and standing, apply cold compresses within 72 hours and hot compresses after 72 hours, and can also be supplemented with physical therapy such as infrared rays, etc., so as to alleviate the swelling of the feet. 2. Localized fracture: When the patient falls, the bone may be damaged, resulting in swelling of the fractured foot. If the X-ray shows that the fracture ends are well aligned, external fixation can be performed after manipulation. If the fracture ends are displaced, internal fixation can be performed through surgical incision to promote fracture healing and alleviate the symptoms of swollen feet. When the patient suffers from the symptoms of swollen feet after a fall, it is recommended that the patient consult a doctor in a timely manner to clarify the cause of the disease and follow the doctor’s instructions to standardize the treatment.