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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.)
What is hot and cold compass?
Perhaps you enquire regarding 'hot and cold compress' as used for sprains and tissue damage.
What is h ot and cold compass?
Could the inquiry been about hot and cold compress, a method used to relieve sprains.
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.
What should be used on dry cracked heels?
use cocoa butter !
What is a cold compress used for in a first aid kit?
Cold compresses are generally used to reduce swelling, minimize bruising, and to treat headaches and sprains.
Can a hot compress make the pus go down?
A warm compress is used to draw pus to the surface and onto the compress material. It should be as warm as bearable, rather than too hot to cause scalding. Change the compress frequently, and only use a new compress as a replacement. Don't wash and reuse a compress to avoid further infection.
What is a compress used for in a first aid kit?
Cold reduces blood flow in a local area of tissue, thereby reducing swelling and pain.
What methods are used to apply cold therapy?
Make a compress and put it on the needed area. If you don't know how to make one then ask a russian.
Can you pull your vaginal muscle?
Any muscle can be pulled. However, it is unlikely that you will ever pull your vaginal muscle. A cold compress can be used to ease the pain.
Can erythromycin ointment be used for a stye?
A stye is a blocked hair follicle and not an infection. Erythromycin in an antibiotic ointment used for an infection, so it would not be helpful in this case. A warm compress will help. Wet a washcloth with warm water and place it over the closed eye for a little bit and it should help.
Should butter be used to cool a burn?
Applying grease, butter, or any other similar substance, will increase the risk of infection. The best thing is to run cool water (not cold) over the burned area, or hold a clean, cold compress on it. However, if the burn is severe, go to your physician, first aid facility, or emergency room, immediately.
