Question 1

big swollen bruise from boyfriend biting neck during intercourse. anything besides icing it to reduce swelling / pain?

Accepted Answer

No: Time will heal, ice fine.

Question 2

7wk postsurgery for torn rotator cuff, nerve impingement, bone spur ground off&labrum repaired. my thumb,hand,forearm are swollen.have burning nerve pain.hurts bad to move wrist wrong. in pt. been icing and heating. how can i reduce swelling&pain?

Accepted Answer

See below : The best suggestion would be to contact your orthopedic surgeon who performed the surgery for recommendations.

Question 3

my wound is causing lymph nodes to swell and be painful. is there anything i can do to reduce the swelling/pain?

Accepted Answer

Infected wound: It sounds like your wound is infected.  Have it looked at and possibly cultured. You may have to be on antibiotics.

Question 4

how do i reduce swelling and pain in hand?

Accepted Answer

Elevation: The hand usually responds to trauma (and surgery is trauma) by swelling. The best thing to do is to keep the hand above the elbow since most of the swelling is water and water runs downhill.

Question 5

my thumbs badly swollen and i've got an american football match on saturday any advice to reduce swelling and pain? ice isn't working

Accepted Answer

I'm not sure if : I'll help u on this since u r competing with U.S.A. (joke!). Consider to take nsaids(iboprofen) if no allergies,  have an xray taken to check for fracture esp. If there's a history of bruising etc. Continue with the ice packs for one more day then soak in warm water. Good luck on ur competition!

Question 6

how can i reduce swelling and pain caused by an allergic reaction to fire ant stins?

Accepted Answer

Antihistamine/steroi: The best is probably steroids--such as prednisone, but this needs a script from your doc. You can try otc zyrtec/benadryl etc...Motrin/aleve may help. Topical calamide lotion and hydrocrtisone may help a bit as well. If severe, consult doc. Good luck.

Question 7

how can i reduce swelling and pain from my face after a tooth abscess?

Accepted Answer

Use antibiotic and: Moist heat over the area involved.

Question 8

what is the best home remedy to reduce swelling caused by an abscessed tooth? i'll be going into my dentist to have him look at my tooth soon, but i would like some proven things i can do at home to reduce swelling and pain.

Accepted Answer

Dr. : Dr. Mcleod is right.  There is nothing that you can do at home.
In addition, going to the emergency room just wastes previous tax dollars.
Please go see your dentist, or go to the many free clinics, or hospitals residencies out there.
The resources are there.  You just have to go...
Best wishes, 
dr. Zev kaufman.

Question 9

severe reaction to a bee sting on the top of my foot. swollen and painful. what can i do to reduce swelling and pain?

Accepted Answer

Er or primary md: Initially cold will help and antiinflammatories such as anvil or Motrin if not contraindicated. Reaction can be treated with oral steroids if necessary.

Question 10

can you tell me some home remedies to reduce the pain/swelling on his face?

Accepted Answer

The cause needs: to be determined before solutions can safely be proposed. Take care.

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Big swollen bruise from boyfriend biting neck during intercourse. anything besides icing it to reduce swelling / pain?

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7wk postsurgery for torn rotator cuff, nerve impingement, bone spur ground off&labrum repaired. my thumb,hand,forearm are swollen.have burning nerve pain.hurts bad to move wrist wrong. in pt. been icing and heating. how can i reduce swelling&pain?

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My wound is causing lymph nodes to swell and be painful. is there anything i can do to reduce the swelling/pain?

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How do i reduce swelling and pain in hand?

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My thumbs badly swollen and i've got an american football match on saturday any advice to reduce swelling and pain? ice isn't working

A member asked:

How can i reduce swelling and pain caused by an allergic reaction to fire ant stins?

A member asked:

How can i reduce swelling and pain from my face after a tooth abscess?

A member asked:

What is the best home remedy to reduce swelling caused by an abscessed tooth? i'll be going into my dentist to have him look at my tooth soon, but i would like some proven things i can do at home to reduce swelling and pain.

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Severe reaction to a bee sting on the top of my foot. swollen and painful. what can i do to reduce swelling and pain?

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Can you tell me some home remedies to reduce the pain/swelling on his face?

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