Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How often should you put ice on your knee for swelling?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
20: 20-30 minutes at a time, 3 to 4 times per day.
Answered 8/9/2014
6.3k views
Thank
As often as you like: Should keep in one position for no more than 20 minutes. This can be repeated as often as you like during the day.
Answered 7/1/2017
5.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What is wrong when a knee pops and looks deformed with a lot of swelling and pain? My knee has been very instable. I can't seem to put the leg down.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Can putting ice on my knee reduce effusion? The swelling does not seem to down my patellar causes catching what does that mean? Please help and explai
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Moderate pain when bending knee past a 90 degree angle. Loud pop was heard before I noticed any pain. No swelling. Can straighten and put weight on it?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
I fell and hurt my knee. It was swelling and it hurt so i put it up, wrapped it in a tensor bandage and iced it. Should i wear the tensor to bed?
What type of knee injury causes swelling and unable to put weight on it?
On July 25 I fell on my knee hitting it pretty hard. It was painful. Ice helped. It did not turn black or blue. It swelled slightly but after a day of walking around no more swelling. I could walk ok. Now if I barely graze my knee it is so painful?
My knees began by swelling and hurting with no injury,after a week of ice and some rest they wont bend and hurt and swell,what is your opinion this?
I took a fall; hurt my bad knee; swelling; can't put too much weight on it.?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
