「拗柴」點算好？記住簡單四部曲
4 Tips to Recover Better from Sport Injury
相信「拗柴」，即係足踝扭傷，唔少人都不幸試過。但唔知大家對處理方法又清唔清楚呢？適當同及時處理扭傷對受傷位置癒合，同往後嘅治療有很大嘅幫助。想無「手尾」，要記住R、I、C、E 急救四部曲：
Ankle spraining is a very common condition of sport injury, especially in sports fan. But do you really know the right method to treat it? Treating the injured area with the appropriate and timely method can greatly improve recovery. Here is the “RICE” principle for you!
R – Rest 休息
受傷後應俾患處休息，立即停止受傷部位嘅活動，以免患處繼續出血同腫脹。
Rest the injured parts much as possible. It can prevent bleeding and swelling of the affected area.
I – Ice 冰敷
冰敷除左可以鎮痛之外，亦可降低受傷位置嘅溫度，令血管收縮，防止患處繼續腫脹。
Apply ice on the affected site to soothe the pain. It can also lower the temperature of the affected area to cause constriction of blood vessels, preventing it from swelling.
C – Compression 壓迫
用彈性繃帶包紮，可防止體液係患處積聚。
Compress the affected area with elastic bandage. It can prevent the accumulation of tissue fluid to reduce inflammation.
E – Elevation 抬高
抬高受傷部位，可減少積聚瘀血。
Elevate the affected part. It can improve blood circulation and prevent bruising.
「拗柴」後會帶來痛楚同不便，復原時間通常需要幾個星期。如果康復期間疼痛發炎情況嚴重，可以嘗試用非類固醇消炎止痛藥，去減少紅、腫、熱、痛嘅發炎徵狀。好多人都知消炎藥會傷胃，對於曾患有或現正患有胃潰瘍既人士，應係醫生指示下使用，唔好隨便服用呀。除此之外，孕婦、服食緊抗凝血藥物人士、腎病病人都應該避免服用。有咩唔明可以問下醫生及藥劑師嘅意見。
It normally takes weeks to recover from sport injury. If inflammation persists or worsens, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may be used to control the symptoms of inflammation, including redness, swelling, warmth and pain. As anti-inflammatory drugs usually induce stomach upset, patient with history of stomach ulcer should take the drugs under supervision of doctor or pharmacist. Apart from this, pregnant women,patient taking anti-coagulants and patient with renal disease should avoid taking anti-inflammatory drugs. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist first before taking any drugs.
屈臣氏藥劑師團隊
Watsons Pharmacy Team
