How to reduce the swelling of a sprained foot quickly

The foot twisted and swollen can be through physical methods to reduce swelling, but also can be used externally to achieve the purpose of rapid reduction of swelling. 1. Physical methods: patients need to first bed rest, elevate the affected limbs, do not massage or rub the affected area. Within 72 hours of the sprain, you can use a cold towel or ice to apply cold compresses, so that vasoconstriction, reduce bleeding to relieve the symptoms of swelling. After 72 hours, you can use hot towels to improve blood circulation and accelerate metabolism to reduce swelling. It is recommended to use plaster or brace for external immobilization as soon as possible to reduce swelling. 2. Medication: If the swelling after sprain is more serious and accompanied by pain, you can use safflower oil and other medicines that activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis under the guidance of doctor to improve the symptoms of swelling. You can take oral celecoxib and other pain-relieving and anti-inflammatory drugs for treatment. It should be noted that if the patient’s foot sprained, the swelling is unusually serious, and accompanied by severe pain, need to pay attention to observe whether there is a fracture, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time.