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Had a black eye after getting out of the she shower. anything to reduce the swelling?
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Warm/cold compresses: In the early stages (first 48 hours) you can try warm compresses for 10-20 min followed cold compresses for a few minutes. That may decrease swelling somewhat.
Answered 4/24/2015
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