What is the treatment for sprains and strains?

Rest – stop any exercise or activities and try not to put any weight on the injury. Ice – apply an ice pack (or a bag of frozen vegetables wrapped in a tea towel) to the injury for up to 20 minutes every 2 to 3 hours. Compression – wrap a bandage around the injury to support it.

What pain medication is good for pneumonia?

Fever reducers/pain relievers. You may take these as needed for fever and discomfort. These include drugs such as aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others) and acetaminophen (Tylenol, others).

What is the best ointment for sprains?

Traumeel ointment has shown efficacy compared to placebo in a variety of musculoskeletal injuries, such as ankle sprains. One study in 449 adults found that Traumeel gel or ointment was as effective as topical diclofenac gel (1%) when used for 14 days for pain relief of an ankle sprain.

What’s the best treatment for a sprain or strain?

Specific treatment for a sprain or strain will be determined by your physician based on: Initial treatment for a sprain or strain includes R.I.C.E. (rest, ice, compression, and elevation). Other treatment options may include:

What should you do if you have pneumonia?

When you get a pneumonia diagnosis, your doctor will work with you to develop a treatment plan. Treatment for pneumonia depends on the type of pneumonia you have, how sick you are feeling, your age, and whether you have other health conditions. The goals of treatment are to cure the infection and prevent complications.

What can physical therapy do for a strain?

Physical therapy for a strain will also vary depending on the degree of the strain. Treatment can include: Therapeutic exercises to stretch and strengthen both the involved and surrounding muscles. Soft tissue mobilization to break up fibrous tissue and scar tissue.

How are antibiotics used to treat bacterial pneumonia?

Treatment. Specific treatments depend on the type and severity of your pneumonia, your age and your overall health. The options include: Antibiotics. These medicines are used to treat bacterial pneumonia. It may take time to identify the type of bacteria causing your pneumonia and to choose the best antibiotic to treat it.