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ONLY USE COLD WATER for a swollen eyelid. Hot water stimulates the cells and makes it more swollen.
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How do you get rid of a cyst on your nose by using home remedies?
You do not want to pop the cyst. You should put both hot and cold compresses on the cyst.You should put hot and cold compresses on your nose. You do not want to push the cyst to pop it.
After eyelid surgery how long in days should cold packs be used?
Your surgeon should be telling you stuff like this.
Can you apply cold compresses to a radium burn?
Most likely you should be treated for radiation on top of the burn.
What are benefits of cold compresses?
Cold, moist compresses can reduce swelling and inflammation of an injury. They can also be used to cool a fever and treat a headache.
Should you put cold compresses on a sore arm after a pneumonia shot?
Yes; it will help reduce swelling and pain.
Can you put heat on swollen finger?
Heat is for therapy, cold is for swelling. If you have a swollen finger you should use ice, you should check with your doctor if the swelling doesn't go down.
Why do i have a swollen ear after a cold?
You might have a swollen ear after a cold because you have an ear infection. You might also have swollen lymph nodes that make the ear appear swollen.
If you have swollen lymph nodes and a cold sore what could it be?
A cold sore itself can cause swollen lymph nodes.
What can you do for a swollen eye?
If your eyeball is swollen, get to an ophthalmologist pronto. If it is only the eyelid or the area around the eye, you can reduce the swelling by applying a cold pack or a nice thick, cold, raw, steak (put it in a plastic bag first). If the swelling is an allergic response, such as from poison ivy, you should schedule to see your medical service provider because it may spread or worsen. If you were struck in the eye, you do run a slight risk of corneal detachment or other eye damage so if you have any loss of vision, get to a doctor.
Is cold or hot better for treating cold sores in the mouth?
Warm, moist compresses will do the trick.
Can you get relief from cold compresses from shingles?
Yes, a cold compress may help your shingles pain.
Do you put a hot or cold compress on an insect bite?
Cold compresses! Helps the blood vessels constrict.
