If a person develops a hygroma, then over time he will begin to think about how to get rid of this tumor. Surgery is the most effective way to remove it. However, not every person decides to lie on the surgical table. In this case, you can try to cope with the problem with conservative methods of treatment. Sometimes they allow you to achieve a positive effect.
Medical treatment of hygroma
Drug treatment of a cyst is indicated if a person develops a complication provoked by its pressure on the surrounding tissues. In this case, the tumor itself rarely becomes inflamed. This happens only when the source of the pathological reaction is the joint or tendon on which the hygroma is located.
To determine the methods of treatment, you need to understand what kind of inflammation a person has – purulent or aseptic. If the inflammation is aseptic, then it can be dealt with conservatively. When the reaction is purulent, emergency surgery is required. In parallel, the person will have to take antibiotics. It will not be possible to cope with purulent inflammation only with the help of antibacterial drugs, since the bacteria will multiply rapidly and spread to the surrounding tissues.
Purulent inflammation is indicated by symptoms such as:
Pain of high intensity. It is pulsating, localized in the area of the hygroma, spreads to the surrounding tissues and joints.
Body temperature rises to feverish values.
The joint or tendon is difficult to move.
There are defects on the skin that are the entrance gate for infection.
If the inflammation is not purulent, then the person will develop symptoms such as:
Pain. It is concentrated in the area of the hygroma, it can spread to the tissues surrounding it, but only slightly.
Body temperature does not rise above subfebrile values.
Movement in the joint or tendon is not limited, or limited slightly.
The skin has no pronounced defects. There are no signs of purulent inflammation.
It must be taken into account that in people with a weak immune system, as well as in the elderly, the symptoms of purulent inflammation may be mild and resemble an aseptic reaction.
Group of medicines | How the drug works | Name of the medicinal product | Features of treatment |
NSAIDs | The drugs block the enzyme cyclooxygenase types 1 and 2. Their intake helps to reduce the level of biological substances in the blood that are responsible for inflammation. | Nimesil – a drug of systemic action | The drug is taken 2 times a day (morning and evening) after meals. Treatment should last no more than 7 days. |
Diclofenac for topical application | The drug is applied to the affected area and rubbed. Use it 2-3 times a day. Treatment should continue for 1-2 weeks. | ||
Antihistamines | They block the production of histamine and prevent it from accumulating in tissues. Mast cell membranes are strengthened, and macrophages quickly capture and destroy histamine. | Clemastine – a drug of systemic action | You need to take 1 tablet 2 times a day at regular intervals. The duration of treatment is 7-10 days. |
Gistan – a drug for local treatment | The drug is applied to the affected area with a layer of 1-2 cm. The treatment is carried out 2-3 times a day. It is approved for use in persons over 2 years of age. | ||
Glucocorticosteroids | The drugs of this group allow you to relieve inflammation, but at the same time suppress a person’s own immunity. | Diprosalik – a preparation for topical application | The ointment is applied to the skin in a thin layer, do not rub. Treat the affected area 2 times a day, every 12 hours. Treatment should not last more than a week to prevent skin atrophy. |
Self-administration of the drug is unacceptable, medical consultation is required. The doses indicated in the tables are calculated for an adult healthy person who does not have liver and kidney diseases. If treatment is required for a child, then the dose is calculated based on his weight and age. The development of side effects requires immediate medical attention.
Physiotherapy treatments
Physiotherapeutic methods are aimed at eliminating aseptic inflammation. With their help, it will not be possible to get rid of the hygroma itself. Therefore, such procedures are prescribed to patients in the event that the tumor presses on the surrounding tissues, which provokes the development of an inflammatory response in the body.
In addition, physiotherapy is indicated for patients after surgery. They allow you to quickly cope with residual effects and help tissues recover.
Procedure type | What effect can be obtained? | Features of therapy |
UHF | This method is aimed at warming the tissues, which reduces the inflammatory response. In parallel, the blood flow in the affected area increases, which contributes to the speedy healing of tissues. | The patient will need to undergo 8-10 procedures. Perform them every day. The duration of one session is 10-12 minutes. |
Ultrasound treatment | Ultrasonic waves relax muscles, improve blood flow through small vessels, which contributes to the enrichment of tissues with oxygen. In parallel, inflammation is removed, tissues recover faster. | The patient will need to undergo 8-10 procedures. Perform them every day. The duration of one session is 8-10 minutes. |
Treatment with magnetic radiation | Soft tissues are heated to a sufficient depth, which allows you to remove inflammation from the bone and cartilage tissue. | The patient will need to undergo 10 procedures. Perform them every day or every other day. The duration of one session is 10-15 minutes. |
Salt and soda baths | The procedure contributes to the fact that adhesions and structures become softer, and then completely dissolve. Joints and tendons become more mobile, inflammation goes away. In this case, the water temperature should be in the range of 36-40 ° C, and the salt solution should be 20% concentration. | The patient will need to undergo 15-30 procedures. Perform them every day. The duration of one session is 15-20 minutes. |
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