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After hospitalization have reduced swelling in legs how do I reduce swelling in feet and ankles?
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∙ 6y ago
Why are your legs and ankles swelled? This is vital, as this is a sign of heart trouble. Put your feet your feet up and see the doctor.
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Salt wraps to reduce swelling in ankles?
The salt draws out excess water under the skin, therefor reduces swelling in ankles.
Will a topical antihistamine reduce swelling?
Assuming the swelling is due to an allergic reaction, antihistamines will help reduce the pain, swelling and itching associated with the release of histamine in the body following exposure to these agents. They will not help swelling from trauma.
For a broken ankle which is better hot then cold or cold then hot?
Broken? A cast is better. Injuries need to reduce swelling, which is done with cold. In some cases the swelling has to be reduced before the bones can be properly set. Healing and flexibility comes with heat.
Why does morphine cause legs and feet to swell?
Yes, morphine can cause fluid retention resulting in swollen, feet, ankles, legs, etc. - this can also make your joints sore and stiff. It can also cause swelling in your mouth, tongue, lips, etc. - this can make swallowing difficult.
Does topical diclofenac reduce swelling?
yes
Can you use methyprednisolone for back pain?
Yes. This drug can be used to reduce the swelling of inflammatory origin in the spinal cord. It may reduce the swelling of ligamentum flavum.
How many days should you take ibuprofen to reduce swelling in an ankle injury?
Ibuprofen is for pain or fever. It will not reduce the swelling much from an injury, as that is not an inflammatory process.
Does marijuana help reduce swelling?
it can depending on what caused the swelling, if it is swelling because of a bacteria infection and the bacteria are Gram-positive (meaning they have a peptidoglycan cell wall) then yes it can reduce swelling. This is because marijuana is an anti bacterial only against Gram-positvie though.
What would ice do in first aid?
reduce the swelling
What is the purpose of Lymphedema pumps?
The purpose of a Lymphedema pump is to reduce pressure and swelling. The pumps aim to reduce pain and swelling, and can be purchased through many medical stores.
How do you reduce swelling after a root canal?
The swelling will be there due to the edema of the tissue,
What the opposite meaning of reduced?
of Reduce
