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Is Cold Press Advisable For Swollen Bruise On Inner Thigh?

Hi, my daughter was thrown from a horse about 2 hours ago & has a large bruise in the inside of her thigh close to the groin, it is purple & swollen. should we use cold or heat? also should we go to the ER, she says it doesn t hurt unless she presses on it.
Wed, 20 May 2015
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Hello and welcome.

If she can walk properly then no need to go to an ER.

Apply a cold pack first for about 6-12 hours followed by a hot pack to help increase blood circulation and promote healing.

Best wishes.
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Is Cold Press Advisable For Swollen Bruise On Inner Thigh?

Hello and welcome. If she can walk properly then no need to go to an ER. Apply a cold pack first for about 6-12 hours followed by a hot pack to help increase blood circulation and promote healing. Best wishes.