There is no such thing as how to reduce swelling fast when you hurt a tendon, which refers to soft tissue injuries such as muscles, tendons and ligaments in the human body. According to the severity of the injury, general treatment, drug treatment, physical therapy and surgical treatment can be taken. 1. General treatment: In the early stage of injury, ice can be applied to the affected area to shrink blood vessels and reduce congestion, swelling and pain. After 72 hours of injury, hot compresses can be used to promote blood circulation and accelerate swelling. 2. Drug therapy: if the pain is serious, you can take oral ibuprofen and other non-steroidal painkillers for pain relief, or local topical diclofenac diethylamine emulsion for treatment. 3. Physical therapy: if the injury is 72 hours later, you can also choose manipulation therapy to accelerate the swelling, such as massage, massage, etc., need to be carried out under the guidance of professionals. 4. Surgery: If the injury is serious and there are ruptures of muscles, tendons and ligaments, surgical treatment may be needed, such as hematoma removal surgery, tendon suture surgery and so on. After the occurrence of tendon injury, it is recommended to seek medical treatment in time, improve the relevant examination, clarify the severity, standardize the treatment under the guidance of the doctor, and do not blindly use medication and treatment on your own, so as not to cause adverse consequences.