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How To Reduce Swelling After Hurting Fingers In An Accident?

My husband had a farming accident four weeks ago. Two tips and half of one finger were basically crushed in the gears of a mixer. On his right hand, the ring finger has been amputated down to the second knuckle, and the tips of the middle and pinky finger were taken off. He has swelling (a lot) by the end of the day. What is the best way to reduce the swelling? Heat feels good, but I thought it would be better to put ice on it. Thanks for any help.
Mon, 25 Aug 2014
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Hi
Pain and swelling are due to inflammation.
It will subside witha a course of antibiotic like cefadroxil, paracetamol and serratiopeptidase.
Consult your orthopedic surgeon to review him and he will prescribe him especially serratiopeptidase(tablet Danzen) to subside swelling promptly.
I am pleased to help you.wish you good heath.
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How To Reduce Swelling After Hurting Fingers In An Accident?

Hi Pain and swelling are due to inflammation. It will subside witha a course of antibiotic like cefadroxil, paracetamol and serratiopeptidase. Consult your orthopedic surgeon to review him and he will prescribe him especially serratiopeptidase(tablet Danzen) to subside swelling promptly. I am pleased to help you.wish you good heath.