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Post cosmetic surgery you should use warm compress. My mother just had a breast reduction and was instructed to use a warm compress. Cold compress is to reduce swelling or inflammation after an injury like a spained ankle. Wish you the best in the healing process.
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Is cold compress bad for tired muscles?
A cold compress is good for swollen tissues. For tired muscles the best thing is heat or massage.
What are the first aid aims for cuts and bruises?
stop the bleeding, clean the cut out and apply a cold compress to a bruise.
Should you use a hot or cold compress on a swollen lip?
I have just learned that if you have an infection you should NOT use heat. The reason being is that it draws the infection out, and encourages it to spread. Cold is the way to go if you are going to use a compress (although it may be difficult. I know that a warm compress has helped me more than a cold compress.)
Which is best for reducing swollen wrist a hot or cold compress?
Id recommend cold, as it reduces swelling.
How long you use a hot or cold compress maximum?
Hot compress should be use 5-10mins. It should alternately do with the cold compress for a better result.
If a wasp stings a pregnant lady in the belly and is swollen around the bellybutton what do you do?
For any wasp sting, apply a cold compress to reduce swelling. If the problem persists or gets worse, consult your physician.
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.
Should you use hot or cold compress for a swollen ankle due to twisting?
Cold - ice or an icepak will reduce swelling. Heat packs should not be used until the tissues have regained normal skin temperature, which usually takes 2 or 3 days.
If you have swollen lymph nodes and a cold sore what could it be?
A cold sore itself can cause swollen lymph nodes.
Is it proper to use a cold compress at the site of a femoral artery incision post angiography?
A cold compress will assist in decreasing the amount of swelling.
How do you cure swollen thumb?
keep what ever is swollen elevated, apply a cold compress to the affected area. (but . . . if you use a bag of peas, make sure you wrap it in a towel first, because it will give you an ice burn)
Should you use hot or cold compresses for a swollen eyelid?
ONLY USE COLD WATER for a swollen eyelid. Hot water stimulates the cells and makes it more swollen.
