Question

While treating a sprain, cold water is applied to_________________.
i. lower the body temperature
ii. lessen pain and swelling
iii. calm the victim
iv. all of the above

Answer 1

While "treating a sprain", the cold water is applied to the "lesser pain and swelling".

Answer - (Option ii)

Explanation:

• A sprain is nothing but a small tear or stretch in the tissues, that are responsible for the connectivity between two bones.
• These tissues are tough and very strong bands that connect them and are fibrous in nature.
• Hence application of cold water when a sprain occurs is the instant swelling that have taken place due to non application and eases the pain that the person is going through.

Answer 2

While treating a sprain, cold water is applied to lessen pain and swelling.

Answer: Option (ii)

Explanation:

The first treatment of the sprain is the rest of the body parts. The ice can be applied to the effective part of the body to reduce swelling and the sprain of the parts of the body.

Coldwater and ice is one of the finest treatments to reduce the pain and the swelling of the body parts. The sprain will take 5 to 14 days to recover.