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Question by  aj20 (29)

I was kicked by a horse - do I put heat or ice on the injury?

The horse kicked me in the leg and it hurts.

 
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Answer by  basil (311)

Being kicked by a horse will cause inflammation (swelling) and bruising. Put a bag of ice on the area, or a bag of frozen peas, for fifteen to thirty minutes. Wrap the bag of ice in a thin dish or hand towel.

 
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Answer by  MrsShannonHarrell (768)

General rule for injuries is ice for 10 minutes at a time for the first 24 hours, heat after that. Soaking in a hot bath, or using a hot tub helps reduce pain. Taking an anti-inflammatory will also help reduce pain and swelling. If pain persists, consult a Doctor for an x-ray to make sure nothing is broken.

 
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Answer by  Jen78 (22)

With these kinds of injures, it is important to treat the injured area immediately with cold therapy. It is best to use an ice pack or a bag of ice, but if these are not available, you may also use a bag of frozen peas. The use of cold will help swelling and some pain.

 
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Answer by  Roland27 (16334)

You could put ice on the injury if it hurts bad enough. Just stay off it for a while. If you think your leg is broken or fractured you should go to a doctor.

 
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Answer by  jems (194)

Ice will help reduce any swelling and relieve some of the pain and limit bruising. Apply ice for 20 minutes, take a break and apply again. Pain relievers like acetaminophen and ibuprofen are also helpful.

 
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Answer by  Darlene (194)

First of all contact your physician. And depends where you are kicked at. Using both ice and heat should help with a minor injury. Alternate the both back and forth every 20 minutes would be approporiate.

 
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