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What anti inflammatories can you take while pregnant to reduce swelling of a dislocated knee cap?
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∙ 12y ago
Turmeric is an amazing and NATURAL anti-inflamatory. It will help with both the pain and the swelling, also, remember to keep the knee moving as the circulation will also help with the swelling issue!
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 12y agonone take Tylenol
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Does Oxycodone reduce swelling?
No. Oxycodone is a narcotic pain killer, and does absolutely nothing to reduce swelling. The meds that do reduce swelling are NSAIDS (non steroidal anti inflammatories), such as aspirin, acetominophen, ibuprofen.
I dislocated my finger 4 weeks ago but it is still swollen how can I reduce the swelling?
Probably not, the swelling will go down but not the scar tissue which some mistake for swelling. This Im afraid will be with you for life & look as the though yr finger is swollen permenantly. The main thing is physio to esure as much use from the finger as possible, even if it does look like a sausage!!!
What is the purpose of immobilization?
Splints, casts, and braces support and protect broken bones, dislocated joints, and such injured soft tissue as tendons and ligaments. Immobilization restricts motion to allow the injured area to heal. It can help reduce pain, swelling, and.
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.
How are fractures treated by doctors?
Temporary measures include applying ice packs to injured areas, and the use of aspirin or nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDS) to reduce pain and swelling. Initial first aid for a fracture may include splinting
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,
