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How Can Swelling Around A Burn Wound Be Treated?

i have burnt my hand on Subday, its a 3 inch by 3 inch burn. i had taken a tetanus shot in march. i am applying silverex ionic cream. Do i need to do anything els? Should i clean my burn region everyday with betadin solution?? I have a slight swelling around the burnt area too.
Wed, 13 Sep 2017
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your age and associated medical conditions are not mentioned, like if you are diabetic or not ...

apply silverx consistently and dressing regularly should be continued
take vitamin supplements especially Vitamin C for fast healing process.
swelling should subside in few days to week or take anti inflammatory medication for two days like ibuprofen or other meds like
bidanzenforte will help swelling
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How Can Swelling Around A Burn Wound Be Treated?

your age and associated medical conditions are not mentioned, like if you are diabetic or not ... apply silverx consistently and dressing regularly should be continued take vitamin supplements especially Vitamin C for fast healing process. swelling should subside in few days to week or take anti inflammatory medication for two days like ibuprofen or other meds like bidanzenforte will help swelling