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Will icing a lot help foot swelling to become normal?
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Cycling is Better: For a 20-minute cycle apply a towel- wrapped ice pack to the sprain (this is a cycle of 20 minute on and 20 minutes off). This cycle is used to reduce the swelling. Also elevation, rest, and compression.
Answered 9/23/2016
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Yes: Yes, if it is within the first 48 hours after an accident, incident or surgery. Otherwise it may be due to lymphedema, blood pressure, sprain, or fracture. See your podiatrist to make sure what your condition is and the appropriate treatment.
Answered 5/7/2014
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Depends: On what is causing swelling. If it is from an injury, ice within first 48 hours will be helpful. There are various other conditions that may cause swelling. Ice will not help in the majority of these cases.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Depends on diagnosis: Ice may be helpful for some conditions and harmful for others. Have it evaluated and get the appropriate treatment.
Answered 4/7/2013
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Tore a ligament in my ankle 3 months ago, and there is still a lot of swelling and pain. Was only x-rayed. Is this normal or should I see someone?
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