What to do if the tendon in your hand is swollen

Swollen tendons in the hand usually refers to localized swelling of hand muscles or tendons due to trauma, inflammation, etc. Physical factor therapy, medication, etc. can be considered. 1. Trauma: If the hand muscles and tendons are strained or smashed, swelling and pain may occur. In the early stage of injury, i.e. within 72 hours, cold compresses can be applied to the local area, and anti-inflammatory drugs such as diclofenac sodium can be taken orally as prescribed by the doctor to alleviate the symptoms, and hot compresses can be applied to the local area after 72 hours to promote the swelling to subside. 2. Inflammation: local inflammation such as tenosynovitis can lead to hand swelling, should pay attention to hand rest, and can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as meloxicam. It can also be treated with physical methods such as ultrashort wave and magnetic heat therapy, which help promote blood circulation and eliminate swelling. When the swelling of the hamstring on the hand, you need to be under the guidance of a professional physician targeted treatment, so as not to delay the condition, the use of medication in accordance with the doctor’s instructions. When sleeping at night, pay attention to elevate the upper limbs, which is conducive to venous return and speed up the recovery.