How Do You Reduce Swelling For Minor Injuries?
• Apply a cold compress or some ice to the swelling, if the skin is not broken. If you happen to have something frozen in the freezer, such as a bottle of water, that will work too and depending on where you are will not look too conspicuous. • Apply the cold pack as soon as possible. The earlier you can apply the cold pack, the better, so the injury to begin the healing process and minimise the trauma to the affected area. • Seek medical assistance if the impact are and swelling is relatively large (bigger than 1/2 the size of your palm). • Use a painkiller such as an asprin or tylenol (provided you are not allergic) will help relieve the post trauma pain that is sure to come. Remember most bumps subside within a day or so, SEEK MEDICAL HELP if anything abnormal seems to present itself.
