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Grade 2. A moderate sprain, which happens when you overstretch and partially tear a ligament. You may have quite a lot of swelling, bruising and pain around your ankle, and you may find it difficult to put weight on your foot. Spread your fingers wide, keeping your wrist and fingers straight. Touch your thumb to each fingertip, one at a time. Fist exercise Anti-inflammatory drugs, like ibuprofen, may help alleviate pain and swelling from the sprain. How long will my sprained ankle be swollen? Generally, in the case of a minor sprain, the RICE treatment is the most recommended of all procedures to heal the injured ligament. This can be strengthened by doing few exercises of stretching.

For the majority of ankle sprains, healthcare providers recommend using the PRICE method for the first 24-48 hours after injury. PRICE stands for protection, rest, ice, compression and elevation. Allow the doctor to assess the depth or seriousness of your injury so that you know the stage of treatment required. He will assess it by taking an x-ray or an MRI scan and offer the best advice. Surgery is rare to treat an acute ankle sprain. If you have long-term problems with your ankle like instability — rolling your ankle repeatedly — then your healthcare provider may recommend surgery. Do ankle sprains heal on their own?The device sends electrical signals along wires placed in the part of the brain that controls movement. Ankle sprains can be treated at home following the below RICE method. However, if you have treated your twisted ankle already and the swelling has still not gone down after 2-3 days, your ankle sprain could be a broken ankle. You must, therefore, consult a doctor as soon as possible to confirm. E – Elevate. You should raise your ankle above the level of your heart. Try resting your leg up on a chair or cushion.

If you have a sprained ankle, there’s a lot you can do yourself to ease your symptoms in the first few days. You should visit your healthcare provider for severe sprain evaluation if you can't walk after an injury and your swelling and pain haven't improved or have gotten worse 24-48 hours after the sprain occurred. What questions should I ask my doctor? People who take anti-inflammatories should pay attention to their effects on the stomach, which can be major ( stomach pain, gastrointestinal bleeding, ulcers, etc.). Follow the dosage carefully. Movements injections of a medicine called botulinum toxin directly into the affected muscles – these need to be repeated about every 3 months Rest. Limit physical activities that may cause stress to the sprain (no running, jumping, exercising).People undergoing moderate sprains are recommended to use crutches for few days. Severe strains consume a big time to recover and in between the time to cure twisted ankle causes immobility. However, serious sprains of third-degree may run for weeks and is also cured at rare times by doing a surgery.