Simple swelling of the left hand

The importance of our hands is self-evident. Because they are used quite frequently in our daily lives, problems are prone to occur in this area. In daily life, some people encounter the phenomenon of simple swelling of the left hand. It is said to be simple, but the swelling of the hand may often indicate the presence of other diseases. We must pay attention to it and find out the situation as soon as possible.

What's wrong with the swollen hands?

1. Poor blood circulation

The most common cause of swollen hands is poor blood circulation and blood stasis in the hands. In this case, the symptoms can be relieved by applying some blood-activating and blood-stasis-removing medicine.

2. Drinking too much water

Some people are prone to edema and may experience swollen hands after drinking a lot of water, but this is not serious.

3. Nephritis

Swollen hands may also be caused by nephritis. At this time, you should go to the hospital for professional examination and treatment in time, and eat more diuretic foods.

4. Spleen and kidney deficiency

Spleen deficiency and kidney deficiency can also cause swollen hands. Patients should strengthen their spleen and nourish their kidneys.

How to reduce hand swelling

1. Apply cold compress first and then hot compress

You can first apply a cold towel to the swollen area. Do not exceed 30 minutes at a time. Remember to apply cold compress again after resting for an hour, so as to give local tissue time to repair. After the cold compress treatment, wait for about 6 hours and then use a hot towel or hot water bag at a temperature of 60 to 70 degrees Celsius to apply to the swollen area. This can promote local blood circulation, so that the local swelling can be absorbed and subsided as soon as possible, thereby eliminating the swelling. It will go away in a day or two, so don't worry too much. But be careful not to apply too high a temperature when applying hot compress to avoid burning the skin.

2. Apply potato slices or mashed potatoes

Because potatoes are rich in potassium, potassium can not only help the body excrete sodium retained in the body, but also promote the body to excrete excess water, thereby achieving the effect of reducing swelling.

Cut potatoes into slices and apply directly to the swollen area to eliminate the lumps. If you are worried that the potatoes are not cut evenly enough and cannot adhere to the skin well, you can also mash the potatoes into mashed potatoes and apply a layer evenly on the swollen area, which can also fully exert the anti-inflammatory and swelling effects of the potatoes.

3. Boil eggs and roll them on the skin

Boil the egg in the shell, then peel it and slowly roll it over the lump while it is still hot to reduce the swelling. This is a folk remedy and it is very effective. The principle of this is similar to that of hot compress. It should be done 24 hours after the swelling occurs, and then cold compress should be applied first and then hot compress. When rolling and massaging the boiled egg, you can wrap it in a clean, wet towel.

It can also be understood as using appropriately high temperature to activate blood circulation and help reduce swelling, because freshly cooked eggs with skins have high heat preservation properties and are not easy to cool down immediately. The temperature between them and the softness and hardness after peeling are very suitable for helping to activate blood circulation and reduce swelling in the injured area.

4. Massage the lump

When the swollen hand is no longer too painful, move your wrist and gently massage the swollen area to speed up healing. This can also prevent blood circulation from being blocked due to long-term inactivity, which can lead to aggravated pain and swelling.