There is some opinion around that gentle heat applied to affected joints will give some relief. However there is also advice to the contrary with a suggestion that cold packs be used. However as Uric acid crystals are more likely to form at lower temperatures it would make more sense that gentle heat be used.
When in doubt, use ice. Most injuries cause swelling and inflammation of the tissues, and ice will help that. Heat is best for tired muscles.
Placing the object on top of the ice block is more effective for cooling because direct contact between the object and the cold surface helps transfer heat more efficiently. The ice block will absorb heat from the object more rapidly when placed underneath.
The heat would either melt the ice or get to the same temperature as the ice
Heat is for therapy, cold is for swelling. If you have a swollen finger you should use ice, you should check with your doctor if the swelling doesn't go down.
Heat transfers to the colder object.
Put it in heat.
first put the ice cream in heat and let it melt then put it in the freezer.
It flows, by conduction, from your hand to the ice cube.
the heat is like fire,soit melts
The ice takes heat energy from your palm causing the ice to melt and your palm to get colder.
humans, ice cream and ice
You can put ice or heat on your leg, this will help with your swelling.