2006-08-01 07:52:14 · 5 answers · asked by dar 3 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
You can still continue to use ice 15-20 min every 3-4 hours if you have some swelling. Keep the area elevated as well. See your doctor if the area does not seem to be improving reasonably well.
* You dont state why you have inflammation, is it a small contusion/bruise, or post surgery/major injury? some things just take a whole lot longer to heal...
I had surgery 3 months ago & I am still using ice 2x a day.
a minor injury like a sprained ankle may still be swollen for 5-6 days, and that's "normal" but keep it iced , elevated, rest it, maybe use an ace bandage for some mild compression...
but see a doctor if you havent for sure...
2006-08-01 11:14:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Antiinflammatories.
You can still ice, but that is the Maximum period.
Elevate up past your heart.
Movement to push the swelling' s fluid back in to circulation.
2006-08-01 14:56:28 · answer #2 · answered by PreviouslyChap 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if you have severe swelling after 48 hours you should see a doctor, there may be other problems such as severely torn tissue. if it's minor any anti inflammatory will work.
2006-08-01 15:52:37 · answer #3 · answered by Patti B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree...Chammomile essential oil topically is a wonderful antiinflammatory, and no side effects either. I am at windstarhealing.com if you have any questions.
2006-08-01 15:43:14 · answer #4 · answered by windstarhealing 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
After that period, you use dry heat.
2006-08-02 02:00:00 · answer #5 · answered by healingman2911 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋