The fastest way to reduce swelling and bruising after a fall: elevate the affected limb, take oral medication such as celecoxib, hot + cold compresses and topical medication.
1. Elevate the affected limb: Elevating the affected limb of the fall can reduce the edema of the lower limbs.
2. Oral medication: Under doctor’s guidance, choose anti-inflammatory and analgesic non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as Celecoxib, and take them regularly according to the course of treatment and dosage.
3. Hot + cold compresses: ice compresses within 72 hours, about 10 minutes each time, every 2 hours, can decelerate blood circulation and reduce edema; after 72 hours, hot compresses, 15 minutes each time, every 3 hours, can accelerate blood circulation and avoid the appearance of bruises.
4. Topical medication: choose medication with the effect of activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis, such as Yunnan Baiyao spray and safflower oil.
If there is no improvement after the above treatment or the swelling is more serious, it is recommended to consult a doctor in time.