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Fell on my knees&nose.hurt my wrist,nose,&knees.how many hours/days after accident do i use ice on my wrist&knees?can i use heat towel after 7 days?
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Until swelling stops: Usual recommendation is to apply ice (never directly on skin) 20 minutes on / 20 minutes off until swelling resolves. After that, use which ever (ice vs heat) feels better. Obviously, if symptoms persist, seek medical attention to rule out fracture or other serious injury.
Answered 4/21/2017
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