why do we put ice packs on swelling?
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It slows up the internal bleeding.
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cuz it's a concept that moms use to num there kids pain and tell them it helpes..O_o
LOOK swelling is a sign of trouble. And ice packs retards the swelling.
Because even though swelling is a part of healing, it hurts, and "we" hate pain. Too much swelling for too long is not good either.
Cold reduces blood flow as capillaries contract (I believe), and thus doesn't stop the swelling, just slows it down.
the ice/ cold is to bring down the swelling
It minimizes the swelling by causing the capillaries to constrict so that not as much blood flows to the injury.
Who told you that swelling is supposed to help you.
Blood is what causes swelling. By putting ice on the swelling it constricts the flow of blood to the area, thereby reducing the swelling. In most cases, swelling is not supposed to help you, i.e. brain swelling.
It is for pain relief
Swelling is the result of an accumulation of blood in a certain area due to injury. An ice pack held against that area helps to disperse that blood I think. You want to heat pack as well immediately after you icepack in order to get the "good" blood circulating in that area.
Ice constricts the blood vessels and shrinks the inflammed area, thus reducing swelling. Swelling just a reation to a trauma, reducing it a bit isn't bad, and usually feels better.
Ice constricts the blood vessels which slows blood going to a site, thus ice on an injury such as sprained ankle will swell less if iced and elevated.
20 mins on, 20 mins off is recommended to avoid ice burn (frost bite)
Swelling causes a lack of oxygen to local tissues which creates cellular damage. Ice decreases swelling and bleeding by causing a constriction of blood vessels; thereby, minimizing the damage. Pain is relieved directly by its effect on pain receptors and indirectly by a decrease in swelling.
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http://www.coachroblowe.com/injuries-PRICE.htm
swelling occurs when the body rushes blood to an injured area but with swelling constriction occurs and with ice it slows the process down and allows more blood to move thru the injured area.
Some swelling is good, but ice packs reduce any unnecessary swelling.
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