What to do if your arm is swollen?

People cannot predict changes in their bodies, especially when they encounter some unexpected situations, because accidents are unavoidable. Therefore, after it happens frequently, you should pay attention to protecting your body. The arm is a very important part of the human body and of course it can get injured accidentally. Traumatic injuries are a more serious problem. So what should you do if your arm is swollen?

Step 1: Apply ice packs immediately after injury to shrink capillaries and reduce redness and swelling. Apply ice for 10-20 minutes at a time, resting every 30 minutes until the swelling stops. Keep your arm fixed during the ice application process to avoid secondary injury.

Step 2: Take an X-ray to see if there is a fracture. After applying ice, you must first determine the extent of the injury. You can go to the hospital for an X-ray to see if there is a bone crack or fracture. If the fracture requires surgical treatment, if it is a muscle strain and tissue fluid overflows and edema, you can proceed to the third step.

The third step: massage to reduce swelling. It is best to find a professional Chinese medicine practitioner to do this. Do not massage randomly on your own to avoid aggravating the condition. When massaging, you can use blood-activating and blood-stasis-removing drugs, such as safflower oil, Yu Nan Bai Yao, etc., which will be more conducive to reducing swelling.

Step 4: Hot compress. Hot compress can usually be applied 24 hours later. Applying hot compress immediately after injury will accelerate circulation, aggravate tissue edema, and is not conducive to rapid reduction of swelling.

If you want to recover as quickly as possible, you need to supplement protein and vitamins appropriately. It is generally recommended to eat more fruits and vegetables and milk. Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin C, which is beneficial for wound recovery. Protein is essential for muscle repair, so we should also pay attention to proper supplementation.

The most important thing after an injury is to reduce the amount of activity and allow the hand to recover as quickly as possible. Avoid secondary injuries during activities. Moreover, when your hands are swollen, it will be inconvenient to exercise and you will be more prone to injury.