Question 1

i sleep with my heating pad every night and i've noticed i've got a couple of blisters in places where the h.p. doesn't touch what could the cause be?

Accepted Answer

Heating pad: I think they're probably due to the heating pad and you don't realize that the heating pad is touching that area

Question 2

what exactly is a heating pad and kind to use?

Accepted Answer

Heating pad: A heating pad is basically a thin flat plastic pad with coils inside, which when plugged in, warm the pad.  There are many brands available, but choosing one with a washable fabric cover and at least three heat settings would be best.  Most drug stores sell them.

Question 3

what would be the effect of heating pad to the fetus?

Accepted Answer

Not a good idea.: Any type of prolonged heat application to the fetus is potentially teratogenic and neurotoxic - avoid heating pads, saunas, prolonged hot-tub immersions throughout pregnancy!

Question 4

is using a heating pad bad for your muscles?

Accepted Answer

No.: Most people actually enjoy a heating pad from time to time, however, do not fall asleep on your heating pad as it can most assuredly be bad for skin, muscles and nerves when it is applied indiscriminately.

Question 5

does heating pad help kidney pain?

Accepted Answer

NO : Heating pad usually help relax the muscles /ligaments which can improve pain. Sometimes muscles around kidney can go into spasm from kidney infection called pyelonephritis and in that case a heating pad may provide temporary relief.

Question 6

is a heating pad good for mild kidney pain?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Will not effect kidney but can make people feel better regarding a skin/nerve effect.

Question 7

will a heating pad help with a bloated stomach?

Accepted Answer

Maybe but...: There are lots of reasons for abdominal discomfort &amp; bloating, &amp; not all of them are due to the gynecologic tract. Even "functional" syndromes may be present without underlying "disease." however partial sbo due to metabolic &amp; inflammatory conditions nearby (like an untreated infection of the urinary tract) must be considered &amp; addressed. Check with doctor for examination &amp; treatment options.

Question 8

back/kidney pain, would using a heating pad be ok?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is ok: Yes it is ok and may help with the pain.

Question 9

is it safe to use a heating pad on an inflamed spleen?

Accepted Answer

Cold pack better: Heat often increases blood flow to an area, which might make the spleen tend to enlarge even more (and usually hurt more at minimum). Cold pack (wrap it to prevent skin injury) likely better relief w/o this risk. Be gentle until swelling down due to rupture risk & follow closely w/your dr.

Question 10

is it safe to use a heating pad on an inflamed stomach?

Accepted Answer

Inflamed stomach?: No idea what inflamed stomach  is. Yes, especially if you have cramps heat can help. Watch not to burn yourself however. Also would be advisable to check out with a physician your symptoms. Heating pad is just for a symptom, find out why you have them...

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I sleep with my heating pad every night and i've noticed i've got a couple of blisters in places where the h.p. doesn't touch what could the cause be?

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What exactly is a heating pad and kind to use?

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What would be the effect of heating pad to the fetus?

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Is using a heating pad bad for your muscles?

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Does heating pad help kidney pain?

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Is a heating pad good for mild kidney pain?

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Will a heating pad help with a bloated stomach?

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Back/kidney pain, would using a heating pad be ok?

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Is it safe to use a heating pad on an inflamed stomach?

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