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What Can Subside The Swelling Caused By An Injury?

I was bitten by a friend s dog, injury caused 3 puncture wounds, had a lot of bleeding, went to ER, got thoroughly checked out. 6 stitches, bathed hand in Betadyne solution; received appropriate shots for antibiotics; tetnus, etc. plus Rx for 10 days of antibiotics. My right hand swelled badly, also got x-rays to rule out fracture. My right hand is badly swollen. It s been 2 days. I ve been icing and taking anti-inflammatory meds. When will swelling go away? I now only have 1 good hand to use. Very debilitating. Pain is minimal, but my hand is useless. Can t even write my signature. Driving me nuts. Seriously, when will this go away?
Thu, 5 Feb 2015
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I have gone through your query and understand your concern. No need to worry much as you are not having much pain. If you have fever then you need to worry. Swelling will be reduced by elevation. Analgesic such as ibuprofen are helpful in pain relief.It will take nearly 2 weeks to relief.You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don't hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you.
Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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What Can Subside The Swelling Caused By An Injury?

Hi Welcome to healthcaremagic I have gone through your query and understand your concern. No need to worry much as you are not having much pain. If you have fever then you need to worry. Swelling will be reduced by elevation. Analgesic such as ibuprofen are helpful in pain relief.It will take nearly 2 weeks to relief.You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then don t hesitate to write to us. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.