Generally speaking, swelling after a hand cut may be due to bacterial infection or edema caused by trauma, which needs to be stopped and sterilized and treated with medication. 1. Bacterial infection: If a bacterial infection occurs after a hand cut, the phenomenon of swelling will occur, in addition to swelling, may also be accompanied by increased skin temperature, redness, pain and other symptoms, it is recommended that the wound hemostasis, disinfection and bandaging, regular medication, remove the stitches. Then follow the doctor’s instructions to take antibiotic treatment, such as amoxicillin, cefaclor and so on. 2. Edema caused by trauma: it may also be due to tissue edema caused by trauma, the wound hemostasis, disinfection, with the passage of time, edema will slowly subside, do not worry too much. For the people who have wounds in this situation, we should pay attention to a light diet, which is conducive to the recovery of the disease. Also pay attention to the injection of tetanus antitoxin to prevent tetanus. For serious symptoms, it is recommended to go to the hospital for treatment.