How can I reduce the swelling and redness in my forearm?

Question

I had stitches in my forearm and it is swollen and a little red, is ice safe? Is there another sollution?

Answer 1

It sounds like the area where you had the stitches is infected and that's not good. I would recommend calling your physician and more then likely if its not bad, they will recommend you just applying some over-the-counter antibiotic ointment on the area.  

Answer 2

Ice should be safe enough to use just make sure you don't apply ice directly put it inside a pillow case or something. Have you taken any anti inflammatory medication as they would help as well

Answer 3

Ice is perfectly fine. I don't know the severity of your injury, but sanitary ice is a fine way to reduce swelling. Elevate your arm when you sleep.

Answer 4

when you lay down prop up the arm with pillows, this will stop the blood from flowing into the inflamed extremity , ice will help too