ICE GEL PACK: A REMEDY TO PAIN

Nehal Patel, Kushal Nandi, Dr. Dhrubo Jyoti Sen* and Dr. Dhananjoy Saha

ABSTRACT

Using a cold compress or ice pack on a strained muscle can decrease inflammation and numb pain in the area. Icing is effective at reducing pain and swelling because the cold constricts blood vessels and decreases circulation to the area. Applying ice causes your blood vessels to narrow, decreasing blood flow to the area. In turn, this helps reduce the inflammation that causes swelling. Ice Power Cold Gel is an excellent aid to the treatment of rheumatism because it is not a medicine and therefore does not strain the body. It also reduces the need to use anti-inflammatory drugs.

Keywords: Ice gel, Cold gel, Refrigerant gel, Ethylene glycol, Ammonium nitrate, Sodium polyacrylate.