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Is Warm Pack Or Ice Pack Better In Bringing Down The Swelling Near The Area Of Surgery?

Hi I wanted to know if a warm rag or a ice pack is good I just had surgery a few days ago next to the wound it is swollen and I think infected I won't see my doctor for a few days he did give me meds for infections but I want to know if warm or cold will be better for the swallowing and help the meds with the infection thank you
Thu, 22 Dec 2016
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,

Ice packs are used if injury or surgery has done 2 days back.

After 2 days only hot packs help.

Apply locally hot packs.

Thanks,

Dr. CHANDER MOHAN SINGH.
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Is Warm Pack Or Ice Pack Better In Bringing Down The Swelling Near The Area Of Surgery?

Hi, Ice packs are used if injury or surgery has done 2 days back. After 2 days only hot packs help. Apply locally hot packs. Thanks, Dr. CHANDER MOHAN SINGH.