Elevation increase swelling?!
Question: Elevation increase swelling!?
i recent hurt my ankle!. I did the RICE method but when i elevate my ankle it makes it swell more!. Whats wrong!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
To reduce swelling you have to make sure that your ankle is above your heart!. It won't completely stop swelling but it should reduce it some!. This is because it takes longer for the blood to be pumped to the area!. Wrap ice in a washcloth and apply to the area!. Try to get as much pressure off of it as possible!. Other than that you can try an ankle brace for now and have it checked out!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Its not possible for elevation to increase swelling!.
When you think about it, elevation reduces (and sometimes cuts off) blood flow to the injured area - thus preventing swelling!.
Your ankle will swell regardless of whether you elevate it or not!. Its part of the healing process!. Elevation just prevents some of the swelling!.
Hope it gets better soon!Www@Answer-Health@Com
When you think about it, elevation reduces (and sometimes cuts off) blood flow to the injured area - thus preventing swelling!.
Your ankle will swell regardless of whether you elevate it or not!. Its part of the healing process!. Elevation just prevents some of the swelling!.
Hope it gets better soon!Www@Answer-Health@Com