What is a good thing to do for ankle swelling?!
Question: my ankle is slightly swollen after twisting it slightly earlier tonight. can anyone help make it go down?
Answers: my ankle is slightly swollen after twisting it slightly earlier tonight. can anyone help make it go down?
To keep it very simple, just remember RICE.
Rest
Ice
Compression
Elevation
If the swelling continues through this, go to see a doctor as soon as possible. It might be more than a minor injury.
~Jack
Initial treatment for an ankle sprain is summarized as the PRINCE approach:
Protection. Use a protective brace, such as an air stirrup or other form of ankle support, along with a compression wrap, such as an elastic ACE bandage, for the first 24 to 36 hours.
Rest. Use crutches until walking is not painful without them.
Ice. For the first 24 to 72 hours or until swelling goes down, apply an ice pack for 10 to 20 minutes every 1 to 2 hours during the day. After 48 hours, contrast baths are also recommended.
NSAIDs or acetaminophen. Examples of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) include ibuprofen (such as Advil, Motrin, or Nuprin) and naproxen (such as Aleve). Common types of acetaminophen include Panadol, Tempra, or Tylenol.
Compression. An elastic compression wrap will help decrease swelling and should be worn for the first 24 to 36 hours. Compression wraps do not offer protection, and a protective brace should also be worn if you try to bear weight on your injured ankle. Don't apply the wrap too tightly. Loosen the bandage if it gets too tight. Signs that the bandage is too tight include numbness, tingling, increased pain, coolness, or swelling in the area below the bandage. See instructions on how to wrap an ankle with an elastic bandage.
Elevation. Raise your ankle above the level of your heart for 2 to 3 hours a day if possible to decrease swelling and bruising.
Also, it can help to wear hiking boots or other high-top, lace-up shoes for support.1 But use caution. Don't force your foot into a boot if you feel a lot of pain or discomfort.
Almost all ankle sprains heal on their own with proper treatment and rehabilitation exercises.
stay off it, keep it elevated, and put an ice pack on it. You may also take a couple of ibuprofen.
tie a thick rope aruond it and make tighter then swung it across your bed and pull....that should cure it otherwise slam it hard with a four pound rubber hammer about four times a day.....good luck.lol