How to reduce swelling and relieve pain when I hit my head

People may suffer physical injuries due to unexpected situations in their lives. A bump on the head is the most common body injury. After this happens, many people look for ways to reduce swelling and relieve pain because of the pain. Many people choose to use hot compresses to treat their injuries after this kind of body injury. So, how to reduce swelling and relieve pain when you hit your head?

First, how to reduce swelling and relieve pain when you hit your head? The best way to deal with a bump on the head is to immediately press the impacted area hard to prevent the bump from bulging out. Press for ten to twenty minutes and then release it. Generally, it will not bulge out a big bump. Then apply sesame oil to relieve pain and prevent scars. If you already have a bump on your head, try white flower oil. After applying it, gently massage it to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis. Children may not be able to accept white flower oil, so boil an egg, peel it while it is hot, then roll the bulged part of the bag, and change it when it cools down. Generally, two eggs are used, the bag will be smaller and the color will not be so dark, because eggs can absorb blood stasis.

Second, if you hit your head, you should apply something cold at the time, and then use a hot towel afterwards. If there is a bump, you can apply a little bruise oil (not safflower oil) on the bump before going to bed every night. Safflower oil has a strong smell and can cause severe irritation for several days. It is not suitable for rubbing or ice application. The following medicines can be taken orally or applied externally: 1. Qixingsan (for trauma treatment): (Medicinal effects of Panax notoginseng: It has the functions of stopping bleeding, removing blood stasis, reducing swelling and relieving pain. Main indications: swelling and pain caused by trauma, etc.), made from seven kinds of precious Chinese herbal medicines, it can stop bleeding, relieve pain, reduce swelling and remove blood stasis, and is very effective in treating trauma. 2. Safflower has the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, detoxifying and relieving pain: soak 10% of safflower in 40% alcohol for 1 week. After the safflower turns yellow-white and sinks to the bottom of the bottle, tie the bottle mouth with gauze and filter it. When using, you can also dilute it with 1 times distilled water, soak it with cotton wool and apply it externally, then wrap it with a bandage. The effect will be more significant if applied to old wounds with local hot compress. It is mainly used to treat subcutaneous congestion and swelling caused by bruises and sprains. The frequency of dressing changes should be increased or decreased depending on the severity of the symptoms of the injury.

How to reduce swelling and relieve pain when you hit your head? Panax notoginseng: Use 3g of Panax notoginseng powder, drink it with boiled water, 2 to 3 times a day. 40 cases were treated and all were effective, especially in improving symptoms and achieving recovery. Take the medicine for more than 3 days, up to 21 days. In severe cases, dehydration, diuretics, antibiotics, sedatives, etc. are used. [See New Medicine 1979;(7):330] 4. Dieda Pills: Dieda Pills contain a large amount of blood-activating, blood-stasis-removing, qi-promoting and pain-relieving drugs. They can dispel wind and dampness, activate blood circulation and relieve pain. The two can regulate desire and play a synergistic role. They can accelerate the improvement of blood circulation and eliminate local swelling. In addition, rhubarb can clear away heat and resolve blood stasis, and Panax notoginseng can stop bleeding. They can reduce swelling and relieve pain as well as inflammation for patients with acute soft tissue injuries. 5. Panax notoginseng is combined with rhubarb and Sanguisorba officinalis: Panax notoginseng promotes blood circulation, stops bleeding and relieves pain; rhubarb promotes blood circulation and removes blood stasis; Sanguisorba officinalis promotes blood circulation and reduces swelling. The combination of these three medicines has the effects of promoting blood circulation, removing blood stasis, stopping bleeding and relieving pain. It is used to treat blood stasis, swelling and pain caused by traumatic injuries.