Ice helps in reducing swelling and stopping blood. To do ice compress (or cold compress), you can use ice packs available in the market or you can also make an ice pack for yourself using household items. Cold blocks the flow of blood, which provides relief from pain.
You can keep an ice pack in your first aid box, so that you can use it in an emergency. Cold compress is also used to reduce body temperature in fever.
(Read more - Home remedies to reduce swelling due to injury)
This article describes the benefits, types, method of applying ice compress and things to keep in mind related to ice compress.
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