What happens when you sprain your ankle?!
Question: What happens when you sprain your ankle!?
is it really painful!? do you have to wear anything on it!? for how long!? how long does it take to heal!?Www@Answer-Health@Com
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"A sprain occurs when your ankle is forced to move out of its normal position, which forces one or more of the ligaments that surround and stabilize the bones out of its usual range of motion, causing the ligament to stretch or tear!. " Just imagination the definition makes me feel the pain already!. According to people who sprained their ankle - it's really and needs medical attention!.
"Signs and symptoms of a sprained ankle depend on its severity!. A sprained ankle usually is painful and swells quickly after the injury!. Generally, the greater the pain and swelling, the more severe the sprain!." For how long, depends on what degree/grade is the sprained ankle!.
Mild sprain (grade 1)!. A ligament in your ankle stretches beyond its normal range of motion and may suffer microscopic tears, causing mild swelling and tenderness!. You can put weight on your ankle and move it with some pain!.
Moderate sprain (grade 2)!. A ligament tears, but not completely!. The ankle is tender, painful, bruised and difficult to move!. Putting weight on your ankle or trying to move it is painful!.
Severe sprain (grade 3)!. A ligament tears completely, resulting in severe pain, swelling, tenderness and bruising!. You find it painful and difficult to move your ankle or put any weight on it!.
Treatment for a sprained ankle depends on the severity of your injury:
Mild sprain (grade 1)!. Self-care measures, such as putting ice on your ankle and taking an over-the-counter pain reliever such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), may be all you need!.
Moderate sprain (grade 2)!. In addition to the self-care measures for a mild sprain, your doctor may suggest you wear an ankle brace while the sprain heals!. You may also need to use crutches for a few days!.
Severe sprain (grade 3)!. For a severe sprain and if your ankle joint is unstable, your doctor may refer you to a joint specialist for evaluation!. You may need a cast or walking boot to immobilize your joint so that it can heal properly!. In rare cases of severe ligament tears, or if you are an elite athlete, you may need surgery to repair the damage!.
To successfully treat an ankle sprain, your doctor may suggest you do exercises to restore your ankle's range of motion, strength, flexibility and balance!. Usually, these exercises are recommended only after the swelling has gone down, and you've rested your ankle for several days!.
If you sprained your ankle while exercising or participating in a sport, talk to your doctor about when you can begin your activity again!. If your sport requires sharp, sudden turns
"Signs and symptoms of a sprained ankle depend on its severity!. A sprained ankle usually is painful and swells quickly after the injury!. Generally, the greater the pain and swelling, the more severe the sprain!." For how long, depends on what degree/grade is the sprained ankle!.
Mild sprain (grade 1)!. A ligament in your ankle stretches beyond its normal range of motion and may suffer microscopic tears, causing mild swelling and tenderness!. You can put weight on your ankle and move it with some pain!.
Moderate sprain (grade 2)!. A ligament tears, but not completely!. The ankle is tender, painful, bruised and difficult to move!. Putting weight on your ankle or trying to move it is painful!.
Severe sprain (grade 3)!. A ligament tears completely, resulting in severe pain, swelling, tenderness and bruising!. You find it painful and difficult to move your ankle or put any weight on it!.
Treatment for a sprained ankle depends on the severity of your injury:
Mild sprain (grade 1)!. Self-care measures, such as putting ice on your ankle and taking an over-the-counter pain reliever such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, others) or acetaminophen (Tylenol, others), may be all you need!.
Moderate sprain (grade 2)!. In addition to the self-care measures for a mild sprain, your doctor may suggest you wear an ankle brace while the sprain heals!. You may also need to use crutches for a few days!.
Severe sprain (grade 3)!. For a severe sprain and if your ankle joint is unstable, your doctor may refer you to a joint specialist for evaluation!. You may need a cast or walking boot to immobilize your joint so that it can heal properly!. In rare cases of severe ligament tears, or if you are an elite athlete, you may need surgery to repair the damage!.
To successfully treat an ankle sprain, your doctor may suggest you do exercises to restore your ankle's range of motion, strength, flexibility and balance!. Usually, these exercises are recommended only after the swelling has gone down, and you've rested your ankle for several days!.
If you sprained your ankle while exercising or participating in a sport, talk to your doctor about when you can begin your activity again!. If your sport requires sharp, sudden turns
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