Billy,
Applying a warm pack on the swelling like the way you are doing will help - it will decrease the pain as well as the swelling to some extent.
Please apply the pack for 10 minutes 2 times a day to get a good effect.
I hope this helps.
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Doctor (MD)
Fifteen years experience in active private practice in Obst & Gynecology