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What anti-inflammatory drug can you use to reduce swelling of the back of the hand causing pain and discomfort?

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Bromelain (AKA: Ananas comosus, Bromelainum) is a natural extract from pineapples and it will help. Go to http://www.umm.edu/altmed/ConsSupplements/Bromelaincs.html to get
more info.
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I would want to know what is causing the swelling?over useage?trauma?circulation problem?
Ice is usually the best and easiest and safest thing to try.Use it 3 x day for 3 days,followed by mild moist heat x 2 days.You can try per label, motrin,aleve etc..they are all considered anti-inflammatories.
Tylenol is just a pain reliever and has no real anti-inflammatory properties.

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