Question 1

swollen gland in my neck.heat or ice it?

Accepted Answer

Alternate both: There is not really a good answer, you can alternate both, but the most important thing is to know why they are swollen, if that because there is a soft tissue infection or cellulitis around it or something else. Swollen glands respond to something for instance a viral infection, so the question is why they are. If you continue with swollen glands, go to your doctor for further work up.

Question 2

i have  a swollen gland j=on the left side of my face just below the back of my jaw.  how do i treat this?  ice or heat?

Accepted Answer

Depends: NSAID's and warm compresses in general but the issue is the cause of the lymph node swelling.  If there is not an obvious cause like a sore throat, upper respiratory infection and it does not go away see your doctor.

Question 3

is it better to use cold/heat on swollen neck glands?

Accepted Answer

Neither: Tray taking an NSAID such as advil (ibuprofen) or motrin, if the glands are too large and causing you to have difficulty swallowing, call your doctor.

Question 4

heat or ice for swollen joints best?

Accepted Answer

See below: If the joint is acutely hot, red and swollen, ice would be better than heat which may increase inflammation. For joints that are not hot or swollen but are painful and stiff, i find heat works better.

Question 5

should i ice or heat a swollen lymph node?

Accepted Answer

Neither: The question should be why is it swollen and address the cause. Local heat or cold does not help.

Question 6

i got 6 itchy bug bites around 1pm got swollen around 8pm after bites i don't know bug type or bites, looks like misquito bites. no insurance tried heat, ice, t?

Accepted Answer

Hives?: If you are not sure you were bitten, could be hives. Try over the counter benadryl, (diphenhydramine) Allegra or zyrtec. If indeed bug bite try otc Hydrocortisone cream. If no help still, need to see a doctor.

Question 7

ice or heat for swollen bruise on sole, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Ice vs heat: Ice compresses will shrink blood vessels, reducing inflammation and bleeding.  Warm compresses increase blood flow and are generally more relaxing to the muscles.  With acute (new) injuries, it is generally recommended to ice the first day or two.

Question 8

should i put ice or heat on a painful swollen knee?

Accepted Answer

See below: If it is an acute injury, use ice.  Otherwise, whatever makes you feel good will work.

Question 9

my eyelid is swollen and hurts. should i ice it? or apply heat to it?

Accepted Answer

Depends on cause: Icing the lid help reduce pain and swelling.  Once the swelling is improved, warm compresses help clear out the oil glands in the lids which often cause the redness and inflammation in the first place.

Question 10

ice or heat for swollen bruise on sole of my feet?

Accepted Answer

For a bruise: Start with ice, 20 min on/off alternating. After a day or two, then can switch to heat if needed. If this continues to hurt or does not improve, see a physician as there are many structures that can be injured by trauma to the bottom of the foot. Hope that helps!

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Swollen gland in my neck.heat or ice it?

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I have a swollen gland j=on the left side of my face just below the back of my jaw. how do i treat this? ice or heat?

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Is it better to use cold/heat on swollen neck glands?

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Heat or ice for swollen joints best?

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Should i ice or heat a swollen lymph node?

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I got 6 itchy bug bites around 1pm got swollen around 8pm after bites i don't know bug type or bites, looks like misquito bites. no insurance tried heat, ice, t?

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Ice or heat for swollen bruise on sole, what to do?

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Should i put ice or heat on a painful swollen knee?

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My eyelid is swollen and hurts. should i ice it? or apply heat to it?

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Ice or heat for swollen bruise on sole of my feet?

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