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Hamstring think i have pulled my hamstring. is there any treatment that can be done at home?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

ICE: can be very effective during the first 12-24 hours...after that moist HEAT is advised. OTC NSAIDS (eg: Ibuprofen) may also be useful! Hope this helps Good Luck Dr Z

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Answered 7/29/2018

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