Question
A 1.5-year-old child accidentally collided with a table while playing, resulting in eye swelling. How should parents handle the situation to alleviate swelling and pain?
Answer
For regional swelling that occurs within 6 hours of the injury, cold compresses should be applied to reduce swelling. After 6 hours, hot compresses can be used to help disperse inflammation. It is currently recommended to first apply regional cold compresses by placing a cold towel on the injured area to promote swelling reduction. At the same time, you can spray invigorate blood circulation and eliminate blood stasis (TCM) medications such as Yunnan Baiyao on the injured area. These are the suggestions for dealing with the question, “How to handle eye swelling caused by a 1.5-year-old child accidentally colliding with a table.” I hope this helps, and wish you health!