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A cold compress is best immediately after the injury to decrease swelling and to increase vasoconstriction to the area to help keep bruising to a minimum. After a day or so, when the swelling has decreased, apply warm compresses to increase blod flow and eliminate the bruising quicker.
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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.
When should one use hot or cold compress?
hot compress. to promote vasodilation that relaxes the muscles
What is contrast hydrotherapy?
series of hot and cold water applications. A hot compress (as hot as an individual can tolerate) is applied for three minutes followed by an ice cold compress for 30 seconds
What is hot and cold compass?
Perhaps you enquire regarding 'hot and cold compress' as used for sprains and tissue damage.
Swelling on the old intravenous site - what should you apply - hot or cold compress?
HOT
I have some post operative swelling should I use a hot or cold compress?
Cold compress or ice pack (frozen peas or something else similar).
Reasons of applying hot or cold compress?
Applying a hot compress can help to increase blood flow, relax muscles, and reduce pain and stiffness. A cold compress can help reduce inflammation, numb pain, and decrease swelling by constricting blood vessels. The choice between hot or cold therapy depends on the type of injury or condition being treated.
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.)
Is jello better hot or cold?
hot, if cold, there is a posibility of a cold!
Is it better to get the cold in hot or cold weather?
Hot weather
What is h ot and cold compass?
Could the inquiry been about hot and cold compress, a method used to relieve sprains.
After Liposuction bruises and swollen hot or cold compress?
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.
