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The cold compress is valuable in treating localized
inflammatory conditions, whether superficial or deep.
It can be advantageously employed in cases of fever.
Repeated application of the cold compress to the head lowers the
temperature. The cold compress applied over the area of the heart
reduces palpitation and also helps in lowering the temperature of the
blood as it passes through the heart and lungs. Cold compress to the
face and the upper spine stops nose bleeding. This also helps stop
bleeding from piles and hemorrhage in the above mentioned organs.
The cold compress can also be applied by using an ice
bag to stop bleeding in any internal organ and from external wounds.
In severe vomiting, the ice bag may be applied over the stomach.
The cold compress cools the skin in Dermatitis and
relieves inflammation or external portions of the eye. When the
eyeball is affected, the cold compress should be applied after a short
fomentation.
Abdominal Cold Compress (Cold
Towel Pack )
Procedure: Dip a towel in cold water and wring
it to remove excess water. Fold the  towel
into 3 or 4 folds to make it 12-14" long and 10" wide.
Place the towel on the abdomen, covering it with another dry towel or
woolen cloth. After 10 minutes, reverse the towel so that the
top portion touches the abdomen and leave it there for another ten minutes.
If necessary repeat the process for a longer time by dipping the towel
again in cold water.
Effects: It increases the blood circulation to
the abdominal organs, activates metabolic functions, reduces inflammation
and calms the nervous system. It produces a feeling of comfort and
relieves pain and congestion indigestive, reproductive and urinary organs.
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