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  1. Eye emergencies 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000054.htm
    ... BLOW TO THE EYE Gently apply a clean cold compress to the eye to reduce swelling and help ... eye. Cover with a clean dressing. Place a cold compress on the dressing to reduce pain and swelling. ...
  2. Thyroid gland removal - discharge 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000293.htm
    ... pain medicines as instructed. You may put a cold compress on your surgical cut for 15 minutes at ... the ice directly on your skin. Wrap the compress or ice in a towel to prevent cold injury to the skin. Keep the area dry.
  3. Inguinal hernia repair - discharge 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000274.htm
    ... your need for narcotic pain medicine. Apply a cold compress to the incision area for 15 to 20 ... will help the pain and swelling. Wrap the compress or ice in a towel. This helps prevent cold injury to the skin.
  4. Tooth extraction 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007630.htm
    ... other medicines as prescribed. You can apply a cold compress 10 to 20 minutes at a time to your cheek to reduce swelling and pain. Use ice in a towel or a cold pack. Do not place ice directly on the ...
  5. Ileostomy - caring for your stoma 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/patientinstructions/000071.htm
    ... sticks out from the skin more), try a cold compress, like ice wrapped in a towel, to make ...
  6. Broken or knocked out tooth 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000058.htm
    ... aid kit . Also follow these steps: Apply a cold compress on the outside of your mouth and gums ...
  7. Treatment for leg strain (image) 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/8845.htm
    ... Proper treatment of a pulled muscle includes a cold compress, rest, and elevation of the damaged muscle above ...
  8. Bee sting (image) 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/imagepages/9100.htm
    ... cause more venom to be released. Use a cold compress to reduce swelling. Over the next 24 to ...
  9. Vulvodynia 
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007699.htm
    ... rinse the area with cool water. Use a cold compress on your vulva to relieve pain, such as ...
  10. When getting warm goes wrong: How to prevent and treat burns | NIH MedlinePlus Magazine 
    https://magazine.medlineplus.gov/.../burns-how-to-treat-and-prevent
    ... running it under cool water or applying a cold, wet compress. Do not apply ice to a burn. Apply ...
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