I twisted my ankle...?!


Question: I twisted my ankle at school. It hurt, but I didn't go to the health room or anything. I came home, iced it, put some tape on and put a supporter on it. Now it's nighttime and my ankle is kind of more swollen, but the bandage is uncomfortable. Do I just go bare and elevate? Or should I keep it on even though it's itchy?


Answers: I twisted my ankle at school. It hurt, but I didn't go to the health room or anything. I came home, iced it, put some tape on and put a supporter on it. Now it's nighttime and my ankle is kind of more swollen, but the bandage is uncomfortable. Do I just go bare and elevate? Or should I keep it on even though it's itchy?

you'll probably want to keep the support on it...just in case that when you're moving around while you're sleeping you don't accidentally let it twist a certain way or lay a certain way.. make sure that you're icing it 20 minutes on and 20 off..it's really crucial in the first few days.

do make sure that you elevate your ankle...and don't keep the supporter on it too long, you want your ankle to "breathe" too.

good luck! and feel better!

keep it on and try heat now, instead of ice.

You may need to readjust your support for the swelling to be sure it now is not to tight since it is swollen use ice and heat alternate it elevate it don't walk on it too much
Basic sprained ankle treatment starts with R.I.C.E - Rest, Ice, Compression, and Elevation. Proper treatment of your sprained ankle will speed the healing process and may prevent future chronic pain.

Details for treating your sprained ankle:

Rest: The first 24-48 hours after you sprain your ankle it is crucial for you stay off your feet as much as possible. Gradually put weight on your foot, avoiding any activities that cause pain.
Ice: For the first 48 hours post-injury, ice the sprain for 20 minutes at a time, every 3-4 hours. Icing for longer than 20 minutes may actually do more harm than good as it may damage your tissue. You can use a bag of frozen peas or berries as an ice pack allowing you to re-use the bag.

Compression: Use compression when elevating a sprain in early treatment. An Ace? bandage works well for this. Wrap snuggly, but don't cut off your circulation. If your toes become cold, blue, or tingle, re-wrap your ankle. If your circulation is inhibited, the healing process can be slowed.

Elevation: Keep your sprained ankle elevated -- try to get it higher than your heart if possible. By elevating your foot you will reduce the swelling.

If you are unable to walk, if the swelling is excessive, or your symptoms persist for more than a few days



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