There is a big swelling at the place where cupping was done

1. If a large swelling appears in the area after cupping, the cup should be removed as soon as possible to prevent the swelling from getting bigger. Cupping should not be continued in this area in the near future. If the blister is not broken, you can use iodine and alcohol for routine disinfection, then use a disposable syringe to pierce the edge of the blister and slowly draw out the water. Next, just apply some gentian violet without bandaging. In order to avoid affecting the recovery speed, you should avoid touching the local area with your hands, avoid getting it wet or rubbed, and disinfect it regularly.

2. Patients who develop blisters after cupping and do not rupture can also use the following Chinese medicine external application prescriptions for treatment:

(1) Mix salt and cold boiled water in proportion, stir until the salt melts, then soak the gauze in it. Take it out and apply it to the swollen area. It can be replaced at any time.

(2) Raw rhubarb can also be used to treat swelling caused by cupping. The method of use is to grind the rhubarb into fine powder, add appropriate amount of sesame oil to make a paste, apply the prepared rhubarb evenly to the local area and wrap it with gauze. Generally speaking, the medicine can be changed once a day.

The above is the treatment method for large swellings caused by cupping that I introduced to you today. I hope that after reading this, it will help you prevent and treat your own problems. Finally, I would like to remind everyone that you must take the correct method when cupping and never do it blindly to reduce the chance of other complications.