Leg problem (from the groin to the ankle) (adult/child)

"Leg is swollen", "Leg feels unusual", "Leg is swollen", "Leg hurts", "Leg has cramped", "Color of the leg is unusual", etc.

Bleeding does not stop (Bleeding does not stop and blood continues to dribble even when compression is performed for about 10 minutes)

There is pain in the joints (groin, knee) (Tolerable but intense pain. Although other actions can be performed if pain is tolerated, the pain interferes with performing normal activities of daily living (e.g. unable sleep due to pain))

The area is swollen and feels hot

Hurts even during bed rest and feels cold

There is pain in the joints (groin, knee) (Pain is present, but activities of everyday living can be performed)

A lump can be felt in the groin. Or there was a lump in the groin, but it returned to normal

None of the above are applicable.

First aid, etc.

■*1.【Bed rest】

1．Allow the area that is hurt or injured to rest for 24 hours.

2．After 24 hours, the area may be moved as long as the pain can be tolerated.

3．Do not massage painful or injured areas.

■*2.【Cooling】

1．Wrap an ice bag or cold pack in a towel before applying it to a painful or injured area.

2．Continue to cool the area for about 20 minutes every 2 hours until visiting a medical institution for consultation.

3．Be careful not to over-cool the area and avoid putting ice directly on the skin.

■*3.【In the case of osteoarthritis】

1．Perform warming by applying a warm towel to the injured area.

■*4.【Stop the blood】

1．Directly apply pressure to the site of bleeding with a clean gauze or handkerchief for 10 minutes.

■*5.【First aid in case of leg cramp】

1．Perform the following slowly. (The key point is to stretch the calves slowly)

①Bend the ankle to stretch the Achilles tendon or pull the toes with the hand (If alone, press the sole of the foot against a wall and press on it to bend the foot)

②Slowly stretch out the knees and calves

③Continue until pain is gone (relax knee extension when pain is gone, but resume when pain is present)

■*6.【Response to muscle pain】

①Immediately after exercising, stretch slowly to stretch the affected area.

②Basically, exercise that does not place an excessive load on the affected area is recommended.

③If the person feels severe pain after resting or moving, visit a medical institution for consultation.