reduce the swelling
I think you would put ice on it
The swelling will be there due to the edema of the tissue,
Cortisone can help reduce brain swelling
Not sure about reducing swelling but wrapping it would keep swelling down. Try an old sock over the paw and wrap it with another sock or an Ace bandage to keep it on. Don't do it too tightly!
Ice is the best thing for swelling. Not only does it help to reduce the amount of swelling but it also helps to prevent any more swelling from occurring. Rubbing alcohol is good for cleaning out an open would and reducing the chance of infection.
If you swallowed a wasp it would obviously sting your mouth or your throat then you suck on a ice cube to reduce the swelling.
Water on the knee after knee replacement is a very common problem that many patient face. It can be common or uncommon depending on severity of the swelling and time frame. Immediately following surgery it would appear as if your knee joint is swollen that is because of the underlying tissue has been traumatized. In knee replacement surgery the surgeon has to reach the joint by cutting the muscles so once operation is done the muscles has to be reorganized and that is the cause for swelling. As long as you are not having trouble or it is not causing any trouble to you swelling is normal thing. Hope it helps.
For unknown reasons of ankle and foot swelling, it is generally recommended to use a cold compress to reduce inflammation and numb the area. If the swelling persists or worsens, it would be advisable to seek medical advice to determine the underlying cause.
A physiological need is normally something which you can see about the body and the ability to see what the body needs.. So say as an example.. if someone has Rheumatoid arthritis, the changes that happen to their body is the redness and swelling of joints. And a need for them would be medication to like reduce the swelling...
A blow to the head would cause swelling.
Ice immediatly after for up to about 24 hours, then heat. Going to the doctor would be a good idea.