Patient's question:
Medical Description: A 7-year-old boy was hit on the head while playing and developed a bruise. The bruise had disappeared after two days. Past Treatment and Effectiveness: Applied Wanhua Oil. Desired Help: Will there be any sequelae?Doctor's answer:
If the skin is scraped but there is no bleeding, the first thing to do is to comfort the child. When the child feels pain, they will cry, so you need to comfort them until they stop crying. At the same time, use disinfectant to clean the area around the wound. Let it air dry naturally or apply a bandage.If the skin is scraped, the most important thing is to keep it dry. Children naturally love water, and if it doesn’t hurt, they might touch the wound with their hands. This can lead to infection, making the pain worse and slowing down the healing process significantly.
If it swells, it’s usually a soft tissue injury, and the bone is likely fine. However, the child will cry because it hurts. In this case, you should comfort the child and apply cold compresses to the swollen area to prevent it from getting bigger. Definitely avoid using heat or massaging it, as that will worsen and enlarge the swelling.