Question 1

How effective is rice (rest, ice, compression, elevation) for treating tennis elbow?

Accepted Answer

tennis elbow is caused by degeneration of a tendon at its insertion at the outside of your elbow. It is not easy to treat. The first line is rest ice anti-inflammatory medications. Stretching can help. Physical therapy may use a scraping of the tissue thru the skin to stimulate healing. Shots of steroid are usually only tempory relief. Sometimes surgery is the last choice.

Question 2

I sprained my ankle 4 months ago. i have not yet regained full movement. is it too late to apply the rice (rest, ice, compression and exercise)method?

Accepted Answer

The rice method is more helpful after an acute injury because of the swelling, especially important in the first 1-2 wks.  Rice = rest, ice, compression, and elevation (not exercise).

If you still have swelling of the ankle, you can try ice and compression.  Most likely you will need to see a orthopedic doctor or get a referral from your primary care doctor.

Question 3

Do i need to see a doctor or should i be patient, and rest my leg? while playing backyard volleyball, i was stepping forward, i heard a pop in my calf. my calf is swollen, painful, and i can't hardly walk. i have been doing rice - rest, ice, compression,

Accepted Answer

You probably sustained a strain or a tear in one of your calf muscle or tendon (or the musculo-tendinous junction.  I would highly recommend that you see a specialist to provide a proper diagnosis and plan of care.  Rehab of these type of injuries is of a great importance relating to a healthy and proper return to play.

Question 4

The doctor said to rest, use ice, and elevate my leg. but what does the c in rice stand for?

Accepted Answer

The c in rice stands for compression elastic bandages.  Everything else has already been explained.  All these things are to prevent serious complications from cots and to treat the calf pain.

Question 5

What is the rice solution for golfer's elbow? i have rested my elbow for more than 4 months and i still have it!

Accepted Answer

Rice is an acronym for rest ice compression and elevation.  If it has been that long and you are still not seeing noticeable improvement, then a follow up with your physician would be appropriate to investigate other causes/treatments.

Question 6

Can fundo plication get rid of lpr? i can do all the steps to fix except the diet i can't live on rice vegatables and water rest of my life no life

Accepted Answer

Every case is different so discuss with your gastroenterologist after his exam and tests

Question 7

I have lateral foot pain. there is some bruising and swelling it hurts when im resting and walking. should i get an xray? i have been doing the rice method but that doesn't seem to work. what could be the cause of this?

Accepted Answer

An evaluation and x ray may be obtained by seeing urgent care or your PCP. To rule out a fracture, please have an x ray. Apply local ice, take Motrin for pain and elevate your foot.

Question 8

My ankle gave way in soccer today and i twisted my knee. it's swollen and sore at rest and when moving. i is rice the best way to help it?

Accepted Answer

If you are unable to limp on it at all then needs consideration of more serious injury +/- xray.  Would still be worth a doctor examination fairly urgently as there are some other areas which if they are tender we'd consider xray here.  Please see GP or urgent care doctor promptly.  If impression remains sprain after all this then yes RICE therapy is they right approach.

Question 9

Acute left knee trauma = 1wk ago = bruising, swelling, numbness, burning and pain. doing: rest, ice, compression, elevation = help.. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

It would help to know how you hurt your knee( direct fall on it...Awkward landing after a jump w/ a 'pop', etc.). The mechanism of injury can often lead to a certain diagnosis. A good examination of your non- injured knee, then a thorough exam of the injured knee by an experienced ors should give you your diagnosis . If needed, an MRI may be helpful to confirm... Best of luck!

Question 10

How long to wait before seeing doctor for elbow pain?  elbow hurts when arm is extended and when fully bent.  does not hurt when at a 90degree angle. trying rest, ice, compression. taking tylenol for pain. been hurting for 7 days.

Accepted Answer

sounds like olecranon bursitis: an inflammation of the covering of the elbow joint. You will need an x-ray and possible steroid tablets to reduce the inflammation and you must be examined to rule out an infected joint space.

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I sprained my ankle 4 months ago. i have not yet regained full movement. is it too late to apply the rice (rest, ice, compression and exercise)method?

Do i need to see a doctor or should i be patient, and rest my leg? while playing backyard volleyball, i was stepping forward, i heard a pop in my calf. my calf is swollen, painful, and i can't hardly walk. i have been doing rice - rest, ice, compression,

The doctor said to rest, use ice, and elevate my leg. but what does the c in rice stand for?

What is the rice solution for golfer's elbow? i have rested my elbow for more than 4 months and i still have it!

Can fundo plication get rid of lpr? i can do all the steps to fix except the diet i can't live on rice vegatables and water rest of my life no life

I have lateral foot pain. there is some bruising and swelling it hurts when im resting and walking. should i get an xray? i have been doing the rice method but that doesn't seem to work. what could be the cause of this?

My ankle gave way in soccer today and i twisted my knee. it's swollen and sore at rest and when moving. i is rice the best way to help it?

Acute left knee trauma = 1wk ago = bruising, swelling, numbness, burning and pain. doing: rest, ice, compression, elevation = help.. any ideas?

How long to wait before seeing doctor for elbow pain? elbow hurts when arm is extended and when fully bent. does not hurt when at a 90degree angle. trying rest, ice, compression. taking tylenol for pain. been hurting for 7 days.

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