Swelling can be treated by general treatment, medication, physical therapy, surgery and other methods.
1. General treatment: first of all, you need to rest, you can also elevate the affected limb, which can help to reduce the stimulation of the affected area and help to reduce the swelling.
2. Medication: If the swelling is more serious, you can use anti-swelling drugs, such as sodium heptaphyllum saponin and other treatments. The pain is severe and can be treated with anti-inflammatory and analgesic drugs such as ibuprofen extended-release capsules.
3. Physiotherapy: In the acute injury period, you can apply ice packs to the affected area to help reduce oozing and relieve swelling and pain. Hot compresses can be applied during the recovery period, which can also help promote blood circulation and reduce swelling.
4. Surgery: If the injury is serious, it may cause fracture and other injuries. If the fracture is not obviously displaced, it can be fixed by plaster or brace. If the fracture is seriously displaced, surgical incision and fixation is needed.
If the swelling and pain are serious, you should go to the hospital for further treatment. The above medicines should be applied under the guidance of physicians, avoiding self-medication.