If you use cold packs in case of injury, keep these things in mind, otherwise it may cause damage to the skin.

How can you make your own cold pack?

First of all, put ice cubes in a plastic bag. Instead of ice, you can also keep some other cold things kept in the fridge like vegetables etc. If you find ice too cold, you can use cold refrigerator water instead of ice. Run a cloth under the tap and soak it thoroughly. Now wrap it around the ice bag. Now keep this pack on your injured area for 20 minutes. When this time has passed, place a dry towel on the affected area. Even if you have swelling, you can use this pack for one hour.

How to use cold pack for injury?

You should apply a cold pack to your affected area immediately after the injury. According to experts, you should use cold pack within 48 hours of injury. You should not use cold pack for more than 20 minutes at a time. However, after some time you can apply it for 10 more minutes.

Use the RISE method

Rest: First of all you need to rest. The more rest you take for the injury to heal, the better.
Ice: To reduce swelling and pain from the injured area, you should use ice along with rest and use it as soon as possible.
Compress: Be sure to compress your injured area. You can also tie this part with a bandage.
Elevate: You have to keep your injured part above the chest. For example, if you have got injured in your hand or leg, you can use a pillow etc. to bring this part above the chest.

Cold pack for fever and eyes

If you have fever or your eyes are feeling very tired, then you can use cold pack in this situation also. You can use cold packs to cure headache, muscle pain, fever and eye allergies.

Is there any risk of cold pack?

Although this is the easiest and safest method, but if you do not use this method carefully, you may get irritation on the skin. If you use it for a long time, it starts feeling very cold on the skin, which can cause the skin to become numb.

Disclaimer: This article is for general information only. It cannot in any way be a substitute for any medicine or treatment. Always consult your doctor for more information.