Why is the swelling of a cut on the calf not going down?

Calf cuts delayed swelling may be slow recovery, foreign body stimulation, wound infection and other reasons.
1. Slow recovery: after the calf is cut, it is easy to lead to local hematoma, due to the poor circulation of blood flow in the calf, resulting in slow recovery, which will lead to the calf is cut and delayed swelling, may also be accompanied by local bruising symptoms.
2. Foreign body stimulation: if the calf cut wound is not completely remove the foreign body wound, foreign body stimulation will lead to local tissue recovery is impeded, there may be a calf cut wound delayed swelling.
3. Wound infection: Calf cuts delayed swelling if accompanied by itching, fever or redness, swelling, pain, usually caused by wound infection, and improper care, may also be accompanied by purulent secretions.
After the calf is cut, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time for diagnosis and treatment, follow the doctor’s instructions to avoid long-term swelling.