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Heat After an Injury

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Overview

Experts disagree about the use of heat after an injury. Some experts:

If you have diabetes or have areas of chronic numbness, do not use heat unless your doctor has told you to do so. Lack of feeling in the area could cause a burn.


Credits for Heat After an Injury

Current as of: September 25, 2023

Author: Healthwise Staff (https://www.healthwise.org/specialpages/legal/abouthw/en)
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