In life, people still attach great importance to their health. But sometimes, even if you pay attention, there will inevitably be some minor ailments and pains. For some sudden unexpected injuries, there is no way to predict them in advance and avoid them in time. Therefore, we can only deal with the injured place in time to reduce the harm to the body.

Sprains usually happen suddenly. People are basically unpredictable in most cases, and the symptoms caused by sprains are also more painful. Although the injury will not be too serious, it is easy to aggravate the injury if it is not handled in time or the first aid method is wrong.

Because people don't often sprain, it is unprofessional to deal with the pain caused by sprains. I only know how to apply wounds, but I don't know whether to choose cold compress or hot compress. Therefore, injuries are often delayed.

The main function of cold compress is to reduce the local temperature of the wound, slow down the blood flow, and have a good effect on hemostasis and eliminating swelling. And hot compress can mainly accelerate the metabolism of the injured part and make the wound heal faster. Hot compress can also relieve the pain and mood of the injured.

What should I do if I sprain it? You need to master four steps.

First of all, the first step is to observe the sprain and determine whether there is a fracture. Because if there is a fracture, it is best not to act, so as not to put pressure on the wound and cause the fracture to be more serious. If there is no fracture, fix the injured area first and don't move.

Secondly, step two, prepare a bag full of ice water. Wrap it in a towel or other cloth and gently stick it on the injured part. Ice compress can slow down the blood flow of the injured part and help to eliminate the swelling of the sprained part.

Then, the third step, dressing. After cold compress, the injury was relieved. The injured part can be bandaged to avoid secondary injury. And in the recovery period, don't move too much, try to raise the affected area when sitting or sleeping.

Finally, step four, if the injured part still does not heal after 48 hours. You can choose hot compress as adjuvant therapy. You can also take some drugs that can help you recover. However, don't buy drugs at will. It is best to go to the hospital to consult some doctors and treat them according to the doctor's advice.

In the process of treating sprain, we must pay attention to the order of cold compress and hot compress. Choose according to your own injury. If you apply it blindly, it may aggravate your condition. Under normal circumstances, if you suddenly sprain, you should apply cold compress first, mainly to relieve swelling. At least 24 hours to test the abuse of hot compress. Of course, this is a first-aid measure for sudden sprain without fracture.

Whether it is cold compress or hot compress, if the injured person feels obvious discomfort during the treatment, he should stop immediately. The time for cold and hot compress should not be too long, usually about ten minutes.