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Why does ice reduce swelling?

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asked Oct 3, 2017 in Pain by mghu (310 points)
Why does ice reduce swelling?

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answered Oct 3, 2017 by Shawn (105,270 points)
The ice reduces the swelling by the cold of the ice reducing blood flow to the swollen area.

The cold ice also temporarily reduces nerve activity which also relieves pain.

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