Betadine is an antiseptic, it will avoid infections. This is required in early period. If you have visible scars after injury it will require further treatment with different methods.
Apply ice pack to the area of pain.
Follow mobilisation exercises ie keep moving your hands and leg in some. Form of exercises to avoid stiffness.
Simple exercises can be done.
M.Ch In Minimal Invasive Surgery, MS, COVID 19 prevention and Control
General Surgeon, Delhi
For young male without diabetes (or other co morbidity), nothing is required for superficial scratches. If deep then course of oral antibiotics should help.
Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physical Activity, MPT, BPTh/BPT
Physiotherapist, Chennai
Cold compresses can help reduce swelling in the area. Cooling also helps to numb sharp pain. Apply an ice pack for up to 20 minutes, up to five times a day. Use a frozen gel pack, ice cubes in a plastic bag, or a bag of frozen peas. Wrap the cold pack in a soft towel. Do not apply a cold pack directly to skin.
MBBS, Basic Life Support (B.L.S), Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Fellow of Academy of General Education (FAGE)
General Physician, Delhi
Skull fracture to the temporal bone is responsible for causing facial palsy. It is not considered permanent, but in rare cases, it does not disappear. Currently, there is no known cure. However, recovery usually begins 2 weeks to 6 months. A more detailed discussion may help to understand your actual medical status.
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DHMS (Diploma in Homeopathic Medicine and Surgery)
Homeopath, Hyderabad
Hi Lynne , Homoeopathy offers very good treatment for your problem and without side effects or addiction. Please take homoeopathic medicine Arnica 1M daily in the morning and Bryonia 200 in the evening (5 to 6 pills each time) for 7 days. However, your condition needs comprehensive treatment for a permanent solution. You may opt for private consultation with me through lybrate: Rs149/ for further treatment
Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physical Activity, MPT, BPTh/BPT
Physiotherapist, Chennai
You can refer a near by physiotherapist. If the spine is injured the nerve which is coming through it can cause damage to the limbs supplying it. It may cause the weakness of the muscles of the hand and legs. It has to be strengthened to gain the normal movements.