i have swelling on the back of my thigh, how can i make it go down. it hurts a lot so someone help.... PLEASE!!!!!
2007-07-23 17:07:00 · 5 answers · asked by yusra 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
it is an injury by the way!!!
2007-07-23 17:15:21 · update #1
RICE
R-rest
I-ice
C-Compression
E-Elevation
No major exercise, ice it 20 on 20 off, if you want to put heat on, ice it 20, heat it 20, etc. Wrap an ace bandage around it--not too tightly, sleep with it on. Elevate your thigh above your hips.
If it's not better in a few days, call the dr.
P.S. Ibuprofen 400mg/6hrs, unless the pain is severe, then 800mg/6hrs.
Texas mom
Debbie
Not medical personnel
2007-07-23 17:12:35 · answer #1 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ice and Motrin will help swelling if you injured it. If not you need to look for discoloration - could indicate blood clot, or warm to the touch - could indicate infection.
2007-07-23 17:15:50 · answer #2 · answered by nivea41176 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ice help reduce swelling, but knowing why in is swollen would be better
2007-07-23 17:10:15 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
if it's an injury that's happened in the last 24 hrs, ice will help a little along with ibuprofin.
2007-07-23 17:10:20 · answer #4 · answered by racer 51 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
honestly my best advice would be to put ice on it and take some type of anti-inflammatory like ibuprofen or Motrin
2007-07-23 17:11:28 · answer #5 · answered by Amanda M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋