What is Ice or Cold Packs?
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Ice is commonly used to alleviate pain and may be helpful to alleviate nausea and vertigo (dizziness). Ice or cold packs can be as simple as a towel filled with cubed or crushed ice or available with refrigerant gel or liquid that may require freezing or become cold when activated.
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How do members experience Ice or Cold Packs?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tendinitis | 183 | 5 | |
| Torn meniscus of knee | 183 | 4 | |
| Pain | 177 | 35 | |
| ACL (anterior cruciate ligament) injury | 132 | 5 | |
| Ankle sprain | 65 | 5 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Burning pain | 2 | |
| Cold intolerance | 2 | |
| Hives (urticaria) | 2 | |
| Cold sensation in hand(s) | 1 | |
| Cold sensations (coldness) | 1 | |
| Nerve pain in feet | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 2 | |
| Moderate | 4 | |
| Mild | 5 | |
| None | 82 |
Member evaluations
strawberryebay1
evaluated on Jul 01, 1994
- Perceived effectiveness for ankle sprain: Moderate
- Side effects: None
SeanLiam
evaluated on Apr 15, 2013
- Perceived effectiveness for herniated disc: Moderate
- Side effects: Mild
Hope_In_Christ
evaluated on Jun 20, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for pain: Slight
- Side effects: None
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