Is warm pack or ice pack better in bringing down the swelling near the area of surgery?
Patient: Hi I wanted to know if a warm rag or a ice pack is good I just had surgery a few days ago next to the wound it is swollen and I think infected I won't see my doctor for a few days he did give me meds for infections but I want to know if warm or cold will be better for the swallowing and help the meds with the infection thank you Doctor: Hi,Ice packs are used if injury or surgery has done 2 days back.After 2 days only hot packs help.Apply locally hot packs.Thanks,Dr. CHANDER MOHAN SINGH.