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23 Jan 2009
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swelling
sorry Doc, how long must I keep the ice packs or whatever on. What can I drink or apply to bring the swelling down.
PS Thankyou for your unselfish help and advice alwasy. You ease many an anxiety
PS Thankyou for your unselfish help and advice alwasy. You ease many an anxiety
CyberDoc
Dear John
Thank you for your feedback.
Ice packs are normally applied 20 minutes, followed by heat for the same time to bring swelling down. This can be repeated every second hour for a day or two.
Regards
Dr Anrich Burger
Thank you for your feedback.
Ice packs are normally applied 20 minutes, followed by heat for the same time to bring swelling down. This can be repeated every second hour for a day or two.
Regards
Dr Anrich Burger
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