What kind of medicine is good for external application when my foot is sprained?
Ankle sprain is a common sports injury in daily life. Choosing appropriate external application of drugs can effectively relieve pain, reduce swelling and promote recovery. The following are recommendations for topical medications and precautions for foot sprains, compiled based on the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Recommendations for common topical drugs
| drug type | Representative medicine | function | Applicable stage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-inflammatory and analgesic | Voltaren ointment, Yunnan Baiyao aerosol | Relieve pain and reduce inflammation | Acute phase (within 24-48 hours) |
| Activating blood circulation and removing blood stasis | Safflower oil, bone-setting water | Promote blood circulation and reduce swelling | Recovery period (after 48 hours) |
| Cold/hot compress | Ice pack, hot towel | Cold compress to reduce swelling, hot compress to activate blood circulation | Cold compress in acute phase and hot compress in recovery phase |
| Chinese medicine patch | Dog skin ointment, Musk bone strengthening ointment | Relaxing muscles, activating collaterals and relieving pain | recovery period |
2. Staged treatment of ankle sprains
1.Acute phase (within 24-48 hours)
Mainly use cold compresses and anti-inflammation. Avoid hot compresses or blood-activating drugs to avoid aggravating swelling. It is recommended to use an ice pack wrapped in a towel and apply it to the affected area for 15-20 minutes each time, repeating at intervals of 1-2 hours.
2.Recovery period (after 48 hours)
You can use hot compresses or drugs that promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, such as safflower oil, bone-setting water, etc., to promote local blood circulation and accelerate recovery.
3. Precautions
1. If you experience severe pain or are unable to walk after a sprain, it is recommended to seek medical treatment promptly to rule out fractures or ligament tears.
2. The affected area must be cleaned before external application of drugs to avoid direct contact of the damaged skin with irritating drugs.
3. Pregnant women and people with allergies need to choose drugs carefully and consult a doctor.
4. Hot topics discussed by netizens
In the past 10 days, discussions about ankle sprains have mainly focused on the following aspects:
| topic | heat index | Main point |
|---|---|---|
| Yunnan Baiyao Aerosol vs Voltaren | high | Netizens compared the analgesic effects of the two, and Yunnan Baiyao was more popular. |
| Controversy over cold compress time | in | Some people think cold compresses should last longer, but doctors recommend avoiding frostbite |
| Effectiveness of folk remedies | high | Methods such as external application of ginger slices and rubbing with white wine have been widely discussed |
5. Doctor’s advice
1. Mild sprains can be treated by yourself, but the principle of "rest, ice, compression, and elevation" must be followed.
2. Topical medications only relieve symptoms. Full recovery will take 2-6 weeks. During this period, strenuous exercise should be avoided.
3. If the swelling lasts for more than 3 days or the pain worsens, seek medical attention promptly.
Summary
The choice of topical drugs after a sprained foot depends on the stage of injury. Cold compresses and anti-inflammatory drugs are the main ones in the acute phase, while drugs for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis can be used during the recovery phase. Based on the discussion hot spots across the Internet, Yunnan Baiyao aerosol, safflower oil, etc. are the more popular choices, but serious injuries still require professional medical intervention.
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