Generally speaking, the early stage of synovitis is treated with cold compresses, which can reduce the exudation; the later stage can be treated with hot compresses, which can promote the absorption of the accumulated fluid.
1. Early synovitis: for early synovitis, generally due to synovial inflammation due to failure to timely treatment will continue to aggravate, at this time the synovial tissue will appear congestion, exudation, swelling, etc., so the joints of the local cold compresses can promote the local vasoconstriction to reduce congestion, exudation.
2. Late synovitis: the late stage of synovitis is generally dominated by chronic inflammatory reaction, at this time the joint exudate more, if appropriate hot compresses, can promote blood circulation in the region, and then promote the absorption of exudate.
Cold or hot compresses are only an adjunctive treatment, and cold or hot compresses alone cannot cure synovitis. When symptoms of synovitis appear, you should consult a doctor in time and standardize the treatment under the guidance of the doctor.