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What Is Hot And Cold Compression Therapy?
Hello approximately 6 years ago i had my first bout of Cellulitus (sp?) and ended up being hospitalized for 2 months . since that time I have had a numbr of additional bouts and sometimes end up in the hospital for shortr amounts of time or am fortunate to catch it at in time to be prescribed antibiotics and am able to stay at home while recouperating. A friend of mine who has also recently revealed that she has experienced Cellulius as well and has been treated with Ichthammoll ointment and hot and cold revulsion compression therapy to be healed. Can you tell me more about this later option...the Ichthammol ointment with the revulsion compression?
Wed, 3 Oct 2018
Hi,
Cold compression therapy is usually used to reduce pain, inflammation or after surgery. It works on the principal of rest & ice, compression & elevation to reduce pain. It reduces the temperature of the tissues thus reducing the metabolic rate.
Cold therapy is a combination of cryotherapy & static compression. Tissue at lower temperature reduces pain, inflammation & protects tissues from damage. Adjustable elastic wraps & other wraps are available in protective layers so that ice is not directly applied.
Application of hot & cold compression results in increased blood circulation & hence good health. Too much cold compression can lead to frostbite, so get connected with the PCP or physiotherapist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K,
General & Family Physician
Cold compression therapy is usually used to reduce pain, inflammation or after surgery. It works on the principal of rest & ice, compression & elevation to reduce pain. It reduces the temperature of the tissues thus reducing the metabolic rate.
Cold therapy is a combination of cryotherapy & static compression. Tissue at lower temperature reduces pain, inflammation & protects tissues from damage. Adjustable elastic wraps & other wraps are available in protective layers so that ice is not directly applied.
Application of hot & cold compression results in increased blood circulation & hence good health. Too much cold compression can lead to frostbite, so get connected with the PCP or physiotherapist.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K,
General & Family Physician
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