2007-07-15 17:26:00 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
I'm sure you got the ice suggestion. On and off 15 minutes at a time. Also Ibuprofen, take 800 mg. (4 pills) every 4-6 hours. Normally you would not take that much but in this case you would. Any reason you don't give us the body part that is swollen. That is important because if it is your head all of this advice you have received is wrong. If It is your arm, then it applies.
2007-07-15 17:36:30 · answer #1 · answered by lcmcpa 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
hmmmmmmmm, you did not say where the swelling is and if from an allergic reaction or injury? if an acute allergic reaction you may need benadryl or a steroid injection or even an epip injection, so go the the Urgent Care or ER.
if an injury...ice it down 3 times a day for 20 minutes at a time and keep the area elevated. after 24hours, you may use heat to the affected area and continute to keep it elevated. ibuprofen will be good for the pain and inflammation, but take with food or milk as it is harsh on the stomach. follow up with your family doctor if not better in 2-3 days.
2007-07-15 17:44:03 · answer #2 · answered by angel_4daddy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Depending on the injury, ice usually helps in the first 24 hours.
Put Ice on and off for 15 minutes for 24 hours and swelling should reduce. Make sure to put ICE in a bag or you might get cold hands! :)
Good luck..
-Rob
2007-07-15 17:30:04 · answer #3 · answered by Bob 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ice, Ice, and more Ice. Keeping icing the affected area on and off for 20 minutes. Also, try taking an anti-inflammatory medication. Hope this helps. :-)
2007-07-15 17:29:31 · answer #4 · answered by Peatea 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ice the injury and take an anti-inflammatory medicine (e.g., Advil) and elevate the area.
2007-07-15 17:29:13 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ice packs. If you have no allergies, and anti inflammatory med like ibuprofren. If its possible, elevate the affected area......
2007-07-15 17:29:17 · answer #6 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ice and Ibuprofen. Ibuprofen is an anti-inflammatory and works really well.
2007-07-15 17:32:14 · answer #7 · answered by Scooter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ice. I use it all the time for pain and swelling.
2007-07-15 17:28:48 · answer #8 · answered by Luv2no is in the house 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ice and ibuprophen unless its like a rash or bee sting i heard rubbing alcohol and ice works more info for anything else
2007-07-15 17:31:27 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ice and elevate if its a limb
2007-07-15 17:33:24 · answer #10 · answered by RoseyRevisited 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋