What should I do if my foot is swollen after being pierced by a nail

It is very common to encounter some unexpected situations in daily life, especially some minor physical injuries, such as redness and swelling after being pierced by a nail. This situation is a very typical physical injury. Many people do not know what kind of method should be used to reasonably treat it after they encounter this situation. So, what should I do if my foot is swollen after being pierced by a nail?

First, what should you do if your foot is swollen after being pierced by a nail? You can choose second-generation cephalosporin antibiotics such as cefuroxime or cefaclor. If the swelling does not go away but instead gets worse, you should go to the hospital for intravenous drip and antibiotic therapy. It is generally difficult to thoroughly clean this type of puncture wound with local disinfection, and subsequent anti-inflammatory treatment cannot be ignored. If the infection is too severe, it is best to give some fluids, preferably those targeting anaerobic bacteria, such as metronidazole, which is economical and effective. The simplest way to reduce swelling is to apply cold compress within 24 hours of injury (be careful of frostbite). After 24 hours, you can switch to hot compress, which not only reduces swelling but also relieves pain. At the same time, pay attention to the wound. If there is no improvement, go to the hospital in time. This kind of wound is very easy to clean. Joint swelling caused by exercise is suitable for ice packs. If you can't find ice packs in an emergency, you can also buy iced drinks or ice cream, and use low temperature to stimulate the swollen area to achieve the effect of rapid swelling reduction.

Second, after a collision of the skin, local swelling and bruising can be alleviated by applying some toothpaste. [De-swelling method (2)] For swollen and painful fingers, mix an appropriate amount of soy sauce and honey, warm them up, and dip your fingers in it to reduce swelling and relieve pain. [De-swelling method (3)] Take a little lime water, wet cotton with it and rub the affected area. It will stop itching and reduce swelling in a few moments. [De-swelling method (4)] For bruises and swelling from falls, apply hot vinegar to the affected area 3 times a day and it will heal. After a joint sprain, do not rub or massage it immediately, and do not apply a hot towel. You should use cold water or ice for 15 minutes, and apply Chinese herbal medicine that can promote blood circulation, disperse blood stasis and reduce swelling.

What should you do if your foot is swollen after being pierced by a nail? Rest the injured part, reduce activity as much as possible, avoid weight bearing, and elevate the affected limb (hand or foot) to promote venous return, improve local blood circulation, and reduce edema. Do not rub, massage or apply hot compresses to the injured area to avoid aggravating the bleeding and increasing the pain and swelling of the injured area; the injured limb should not be moved immediately to avoid aggravating the original injury or causing new injuries. If necessary, it is best to cancel the day's itinerary. Local cold compress should be applied as soon as possible after the injury to facilitate vasoconstriction, reduce bleeding, reduce the stimulation and compression of metabolic products on nerve endings, and play a role in reducing swelling and relieving pain. Ice compresses can be applied for fifteen minutes every two hours until the swelling stops increasing. Hot compress: When the internal bleeding has completely stopped 24 hours after the injury, hot compress can be used instead to accelerate local blood circulation, which is beneficial for reducing swelling and relieving pain, tissue repair, and the absorption of metabolic products and blood stasis. The effect will be better if you use a decoction of Chinese medicine that can promote blood circulation, remove blood stasis, reduce swelling and relieve pain to hot compress or soak the affected area. Because some sprains are difficult to distinguish from fractures and bone cracks, if you feel the injury is serious, you should go to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment as soon as possible.