How should abrasions during exercise be treated?
Nov 19, 2022
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Introduction
Different treatment methods should be chosen for abrasions during exercise depending on the severity of the injury. If the injury is mild, the wound should first be cleaned, disinfected locally with iodine solution, and then covered with sterile gauze. If the injury is severe, after initial self-administered hemostasis, the patient should promptly receive a tetanus vaccine to prevent infection.
During exercise, abrasions should be treated according to the severity of the injury.
1. Mild cases
If the abrasion sustained during exercise is small in area, superficial, and without active bleeding, the wound should first be cleaned, then disinfected locally with iodine solution, and finally covered with sterile gauze. The wound typically forms a scab within a few days and heals naturally after the scab falls off.
2. Severe cases
If the abrasion during exercise is severe, causing extensive soft tissue damage, a large wound area, significant local swelling, and bleeding, it is recommended that the patient first clean and disinfect the wound and apply sterile gauze to control bleeding. After stopping the bleeding, the patient should go to the hospital as soon as possible to receive a tetanus vaccine to prevent tetanus infection. Additionally, anti-inflammatory medications should be used as directed by a physician to enhance infection control and prevent complications due to wound infection.
Moreover, during wound recovery, avoid contact with water, keep the wound clean and dry, and refrain from eating spicy or irritating foods to prevent interference with the healing process.
