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Suggest Treatment For Swelling And Bruise On Hand
Question: i have started boxing tonight and the veins on the back of my hand are extremeley swollen/enlarged and look like they are starting to bruise.. it hurts to touch and any movement near or around the vein hurt.. any suggestions on what it could be or how to minimise it and ease the pain?
Brief Answer:
anti inflammatory pain killers would help
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Trauma would potentially cause damage to any of the soft or bony tissue. It would result in pain, tenderness and swelling.
Soft tissue would include any muscles, tendons, vessels in the area.
In addition to the use of the ice, you may want to consider the following:(1) using an anti inflammatory pain killer such as ibuprofen, naproxen or cataflam
These would reduce the swelling and pain
(2)clean any visible wounds with a mild antiseptic to prevent any infection
(3)elevate if possible, this would reduce swelling
(4)if you have a bandage to apply to the area, this would also help with the swelling
If the swelling and pain are severe, it would be best to refrain from boxing for a few days.
As you continue with your boxing, you may not experience any significant trauma .
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
anti inflammatory pain killers would help
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Trauma would potentially cause damage to any of the soft or bony tissue. It would result in pain, tenderness and swelling.
Soft tissue would include any muscles, tendons, vessels in the area.
In addition to the use of the ice, you may want to consider the following:(1) using an anti inflammatory pain killer such as ibuprofen, naproxen or cataflam
These would reduce the swelling and pain
(2)clean any visible wounds with a mild antiseptic to prevent any infection
(3)elevate if possible, this would reduce swelling
(4)if you have a bandage to apply to the area, this would also help with the swelling
If the swelling and pain are severe, it would be best to refrain from boxing for a few days.
As you continue with your boxing, you may not experience any significant trauma .
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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