What should I do if my wrist hurts but is not red or swollen?

There are many reasons in life that cause wrist pain but no redness or swelling, such as using computers or mobile phones for a long time, lifting heavy objects, etc. In this case, you can use cold compresses or hot compresses to improve blood circulation and relieve pain. In addition, you can also use cactus for external application for 5 consecutive days, the effect is very good; the effect of raw gardenia therapy is also very powerful, and you can also use Chinese medicine for external application.

1. Cold compress: Use an ice pack on the painful area and apply mineral oil to the skin where you want to place the ice pack. Place a damp towel on top of the oil and place the ice pack on top of the towel. To achieve the desired isolation effect, cover the ice pack with a towel. Apply the cold compress for 10-20 minutes at a time, and check your skin every 5-10 minutes. If you notice your skin turning white or purple, remove the ice pack immediately to avoid frostbite on your wrist.

2. Hot compress : Hot compress can relax your muscles and tendons, improve blood circulation, and promote healing of injuries. But you still have to pay attention to one thing, when your wrist is just injured, you cannot apply hot compress immediately. You can only start using hot compress after 72 hours of the injury.

3. External application of cactus : Raw materials: 150-200 grams of cactus, 15 grams of borneol. Preparation method: Wash the cactus, remove the thorns, chop it into pieces, add borneol and mash it into a paste. Usage: Apply the paste to the affected area, then cover it with a dressing and secure it with adhesive tape. Change the dressing once a day and use it continuously for 5 to 6 days.

4. Raw gardenia therapy: 10 grams of raw gardenia, 30 grams of raw gypsum, 9 grams of peach kernel, 12 grams of safflower, and 6 grams of earthworm. Grind them into powder, soak them with 75% alcohol, and after 1 hour, add appropriate amount of castor oil to make a paste for later use. When using, apply this ointment to the affected area with gauze and fix it with adhesive tape. Change the dressing once every other day.

5. For external use : clean the liquid and apply it on the affected area. It can promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, reduce swelling and relieve pain. Use it for 7 days to see results. (Chinese medicine formula)