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Is it better to ice an injury or submerge my injury (ankle) under really hot water?
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Cold equals relief: Cold stops the histamine response and reduces inflammation. Heat can increase the response.
Answered 9/16/2015
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Ice in first 48 hour: After injury, then heat with caution not to burn yourself (or freeze yourself either with the ice.).
Answered 9/28/2016
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