What to do if your hand is swollen after infusion_What to do if your hand is swollen after infusion

Many people's hands will become red and swollen after infusion. This is an adverse reaction after infusion and also a sequelae. Pay attention to adjustment after infusion, do more exercise, massage the local area appropriately, and use hot compress to speed up local blood circulation. This is because in the process of intravenous injection, some fluid does not circulate normally in the meridians, so it will lead to days.

1. What causes edema after IV drip?

It should be noted that an IV drip is when liquid is injected into the body. People who are receiving an IV drip usually lie still, sometimes for several hours. When the intravenous fluid is injected into the body, edema will occur. Next, let’s talk about some daily tips to eliminate edema.

1. When extravasation of the drug occurs, you can cut potatoes into thin slices and apply them to the affected area. The thickness of potato slices should be properly controlled, generally around 0.3 cm. If the potato slices are too thin, water will evaporate, which will increase the number of times the potato slices need to be replaced. However, if it is too thick, it will have a certain restrictive effect on the affected area. And it won't be fixed very firmly.

2. When edema occurs due to IV drip, it is best to go to the hospital to see a professional doctor for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible. The doctor's treatment recommendations for patients based on years of experience are of great reference value. Family members and the patients themselves should listen carefully to the doctor's advice and try their best to follow it.

3. Edema is more likely to occur in the upper limbs after receiving an IV drip. We can also choose to use local hot compresses for treatment. And increase the amount of physical activity appropriately, and sometimes necessary massage treatment is needed.

2. What should I do if I get edema after taking a drip?

In daily life, if you have a cold or a fever, you need to get an IV drip. Since everyone's blood circulation is different, your hands may swell up after the IV drip. How should we treat it at this time? Generally speaking, swelling of the hands during intravenous drip is caused by the lack of blood circulation and evacuation.

How to eliminate hand swelling after IV drip

Cold compress is useless now. When you are injured, you should apply cold compress within 48 hours, and then hot compress. That is the best. At that time, cold compress was to promote capillary contraction to prevent excessive subcutaneous bleeding and cause congestion. Then apply hot compress to accelerate the absorption of blood stasis under the skin. That's the truth.

Guidance:

If you applied hot compress at that time, it might aggravate the bleeding. Now you should apply hot compress, plaster, etc. to promote the absorption of blood stasis and promote circulation. It was a mistake at that time, so don't repent. At most it will only aggravate the bleeding and cause subcutaneous bruising.

Now apply hot compress to promote absorption and circulation. Of course, it is best to use some Chinese herbal medicine that can promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. Soaking your hands is better.

In addition to swelling, there should be no other discomfort. If there is any discomfort besides swelling, take an X-ray of the hand to rule out the possibility of bone injury.

This phenomenon often occurs in daily life. If your hands are swollen after receiving an IV drip, you can massage or apply appropriate hot compresses after the drip to allow blood circulation around the blood vessels. In winter, before receiving the drip, put a small hot water bag in front of the drip to keep the blood flowing.