Question 1

i went to the er two days ago and was diagnosed with cellulitus would it be best to use a heating pad or ice pack on it?

Accepted Answer

Keflex: If you have cellulitis you should be treated with oral antibiotics.

Question 2

my husband was dx with cellulitis and his foot and ankle are swollen.  should he use ice or heat packs to help lessen the swelling?

Accepted Answer

Ice and elevation: I assume he is on appropriate antibiotics for the infection, the first treatment necessity. Then elevation will help decrease swelling. Ice may ease discomfort. Limit walking and do not press tissues, as this many spread disease.

Question 3

have cellulitis packing just came out ,should i wash it daily or soak it ? how to tell when its ok to let close up? still on antibiotics

Accepted Answer

Wash Don't Soak: You can wash it gently with soap and water and dry it when done.  When there is no purulent drainage, it will close on it's own.  Depending on the degree of initial infection this can be a few days to a few weeks.

Question 4

how serious is frostbite from an ice pack?

Accepted Answer

Frostbite: Is frostbite. The question is do you have it or not? Did your fingers blister? Change color? Or is it you simply held the ice pack and felt cold?

Question 5

which one is better ice massage or ice pack for swelling and  pain?

Accepted Answer

Ice, Ice,...: It depends.  If there is a hard nodule under the skin from bleeding (like a hematoma) or a spasmed muscle, a gentle friction massage is great!  if it just a painful muscle or joint, stick with the ice pack as the friction massage may cause additional irritation.

Question 6

what is the diffrence between ice massage and ice pack ( swelling and pain)?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical effect: Ice massage is usually done for small areas and treatment usually last 7-10 minutes.
Ice pack is applied (but no massage is done) for 15-20 minutes.
Ice massage combines the therapeutic effect of ice (ice pack) with the mechanical effects of massage. www.otwithmd.com.

Question 7

what is the diffrence between ice massage and ice pack for swelling and pian?

Accepted Answer

The massage: An ice pack is just putting cold on an area.  Ice massage usually involves freezing water in a paper or styrofoam cup and peeling down the cup exposing the ice on one end.  Then you hold the remaining cup and massage the area with the exposed ice.

Question 8

my goosebumps have been extremely painful and only relief i get is using an ice pack?

Accepted Answer

Try antihistamine: Try non-sedating otc antihistamine such as Claritin (loratadine). If these are painful, they may represent a type of small hive brought on by change in temperature. If problem priests, consult with an allergist.

Question 9

left an ice pack on for 20+ mins & now my cheeks are really red/pink so i think i'm ice burned. how do i reduce the redness? when will this heal?

Accepted Answer

You are OK: Place a cloth between the ice  pack and the cheek like a wash cloth. You did not say why you are using an ice pack

Question 10

i have lost 6 lbs in a week &2 lbs in one day, is this normal? no exercise &i'm eating.hot at night too, takin ice pack to bed every night. ideas?

Accepted Answer

Thyroid needs test: This is an excessive amount of weight loss and the heat intolerance suggests that your thyroid may be overactive.  I would see your primary doctor and let them know your symptoms and ask to see if your thyroid function should be checked.

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Cellulitis ice pack

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I went to the er two days ago and was diagnosed with cellulitus would it be best to use a heating pad or ice pack on it?

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My husband was dx with cellulitis and his foot and ankle are swollen. should he use ice or heat packs to help lessen the swelling?

A member asked:

Have cellulitis packing just came out ,should i wash it daily or soak it ? how to tell when its ok to let close up? still on antibiotics

A member asked:

How serious is frostbite from an ice pack?

A member asked:

Which one is better ice massage or ice pack for swelling and pain?

A member asked:

What is the diffrence between ice massage and ice pack ( swelling and pain)?

A member asked:

What is the diffrence between ice massage and ice pack for swelling and pian?

A member asked:

My goosebumps have been extremely painful and only relief i get is using an ice pack?

A member asked:

Left an ice pack on for 20+ mins & now my cheeks are really red/pink so i think i'm ice burned. how do i reduce the redness? when will this heal?

A member asked:

I have lost 6 lbs in a week &2 lbs in one day, is this normal? no exercise &i'm eating.hot at night too, takin ice pack to bed every night. ideas?

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