"What Medication Works Best for Quickly Healing a Swollen Foot Caused by Injury?"

If the foot is swollen due to being hit, and there is skin damage, immediate debridement should be performed, and the wound and surrounding skin should be wiped with iodophor or 75% alcohol. If there is no skin damage, Yunnan Baiyao or Safflower Oil, which promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, can be sprayed locally. If the patient experiences pain, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen and diclofenac can be taken orally. These drugs can both control inflammation and relieve pain. The patient can also take traditional Chinese medicines that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, such as Yunnan Baiyao Capsules and Sanqi Tablets. If the injury is severe, immediate medical attention should be sought to avoid fractures.

If the injury is limited to soft tissue damage, ice and heat therapy can be applied. For example, within one to two days of the injury, ice packs or cold towels can be used for local ice therapy to help reduce swelling and pain, but care should be taken to avoid frostbite of the local skin. Two or three days after the injury, hot towels or hot salt bags can be used for heat therapy to help promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, but attention should be paid to avoid burns.

After the foot is injured, rest is important. During rest, the affected limb should be elevated to facilitate smooth blood circulation in the foot.