How to reduce the swelling of soft tissue injury of the foot

Patients with soft tissue injury and swelling of the foot can reduce the swelling by the following methods: First, elevate the affected limb while braking: elevate the affected limb while sleeping or braking in bed, which can facilitate venous return, while the swelling gradually decreases, which is beneficial to reduce the swelling. Second, oral and sedative medications to reduce swelling: Oral medications such as horse chestnut seed extract tablets and sedative medications such as mannitol can be used for swelling treatment. Third, topical medications: early topical medications, such as Yunnan Baiyao spray for local topical application, can also play a role in reducing swelling and relieving pain. Fourth, physical therapy: after the acute phase can be microwave physiotherapy, far-infrared physiotherapy, in the acute phase can be used to cold compress methods, such as frozen mineral water, ice outside the towel, cold compress on the injury, but also has a very good effect on the swelling.