Which is better to decrease swelling cold or hot?

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Which is better to decrease swelling cold or hot?

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cold first. It constricts the vessels limiting swelling immediately after the injury.
Usually after the first day you can switch to heat and a antiinflamatory to promote healing.

RICE...Rest Ice Constriction Elevation 100% 1 Vote

Other Answers (3)

  • in first 24-48 hours after injury they say cold
    after that esp if a muscle thing
    use heat
    and by them mean the drs 0% 0 Votes
  • cold..heat cooks...u want ur bacteria cooked? and an infection to arise..i think not lol good luck 0% 0 Votes
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