Use pain relievers when falling from a car

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In the process of daily commuting, software injuries caused by traffic accidents and car falls are really unavoidable. These injuries can cause damage to muscles, ligaments, tendons, etc., leading to edema, bleeding or reduced function of the limbs. So how to treat the wound and what pain reliever is effective?

1. Common mistakes made when treating wounds

In mild cases, you can follow home wound care instructions. But in case of a severe fall, you need to go to the hospital for treatment and monitoring. If the injury is not too dangerous and you handle it promptly and properly, it will help reduce pain and recover quickly. On the contrary, if the wound is not properly treated, it will not only not heal, but it can cause infection, worsen sores, and affect your movements.
Cells will break down after an injury breaks the connective tissue. From there, an inflammatory response takes place to treat, isolate and help regenerate the damaged area. But when overreacting, it can lead to many changes in the body, causing edema and affecting the healing process. Some cases of severe pain are caused by an overactive inflammatory response.
We often have the habit of using hot oil applied to the wound to relieve pain, but it can also make the wound bigger and infected. Using hydrogen peroxide or alcohol to wash, sprinkle with antibiotic salts, apply tobacco directly to the wound can leave bad scars. Besides, when using ice packs, patients often do not know the difference and use the right method between hot or cold compresses. Some traditional methods such as using bear bile or hot oil do not work to reduce swelling and pain, but it can also make the skin burn, swell, and edema more.
Usually, we have a habit of using pain relievers or anti-inflammatory drugs without careful consultation when treating soft tissue injuries. However, besides providing pain relief, some medications can cause side effects. Therefore, you need to learn carefully before using the drug to avoid negative effects on your health, especially for those who already have underlying diseases.

2. Dealing with software injuries after a car fall

First, it is necessary to take first aid steps and control the inflammatory response. This has a huge impact on the recovery process after injury. Immediately after an injury, to reduce tissue damage, you need to fix the wound, rest, and stop moving for a while. In addition, it is recommended to apply pressure properly and let the injured part be elevated to reduce edema. Monitor the condition for the first 3 days, if the wound does not improve, you need to go to a medical facility for timely diagnosis and advice by a doctor.
When should hot and cold compresses be applied? When the wound is in the hemostasis stage 3 to 5 days after the fall, in order to constrict the blood vessels and isolate the injured area, you can use cold compresses. This method can also help reduce swelling. This is followed by a period of tissue recovery and regeneration, at which point hot compresses are used to dilate blood vessels and increase blood flow to the wound.
To treat the dirty area in the wound, you can apply the following steps:
Use running water to run the wound, it may sting a bit initially but will temporarily clean the wound. Wash the wound with physiological saline or can be combined with diluted Povidine. Apply Silvirin cream, tamanu oil, or antibiotic cream such as Tetra, Fucidin, ... Use a sterile wipe to cover the wound, then fix it with a bandage but note that the wound is not bandaged. too carefully. From there, the bandage layer will create a layer of moisture on the surface of the scratched skin, helping to avoid direct collisions with the wound, reducing pain, creating softness to help prevent dryness, healing and limiting bad scars. . The bandage should be changed every day, when removing the bandage, it will often cause pain to the injured person. Therefore, salt water can be poured over the wound before changing the dressing, which will help limit sticking when removing the gauze. In case the wound does not go away with redness and swelling for a long time, you can see a doctor for a prescription pain reliever to reduce swelling.

3. Painkiller when falling from a car

You can apply an open wound pain reliever like Healit. This medication is a topical ointment, used specifically for the treatment of open wounds. Healit contains Polymyxin B Sulphate 5000 units, Bacitracin 500 units, Lidocaine 40mg,... These ingredients have effective antibiotic and anti-inflammatory effects. Helit helps prevent wounds from becoming infected and heals quickly. Besides, Lidocaine in pain reliever is very effective.
Apply the medicine 1-3 times a day, you will see the wound quickly dry and scab.
In case you have a lot of pain, you can take some common pain relievers such as Panadol, Paracetamol, Ultracet,... in a safe and sufficient dose.
Above is some information to help you improve your pain after a fall. The information is applicable to patients with software trauma. If you experience more severe symptoms, you need to go to the nearest doctor to be checked.
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