Question
The child’s hand was pressed by a press machine for almost 20 minutes. After taking an X-ray, it was said that there was no surface damage, and it was recommended to apply some cold compresses. However, by the third morning, the hand had swelled greatly, and blisters had appeared on both the palm and back of the hand. What’s going on?
Answer
From your description, the situation indeed seems severe. If the X-ray shows no bone damage, then it is a soft tissue contusion. At this point, it is necessary to apply cold compresses immediately, repeating them every 24 hours to prevent swelling and alleviate symptoms. Based on your description, the swelling seems quite severe, and it may have already formed blood clots that may require further treatment to expel them. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you. Wishing you good health!