Well, I tripped the other day, and twisted my ankle. It just started hurting yesterday. I can't get a doctors appointment, so does anyone know what to do to get rid of the pain temporarily?
P.S. Don't anyone say cut my foot off. >:(
2006-09-14 13:28:52 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Put some ice on it and elevate it this will make the swelling go down and you should take some ibuprofin untill you can see a doc
2006-09-14 13:31:38 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is swelling keep it elevated. It needs to be wrapped so you don't injure it more. You might want to use ice to keep the swelling down. Don't walk on it. Get an xray to be sure it isn't fractured or broken.
2006-09-14 13:31:51 · answer #2 · answered by skipped82451 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
R.I.C.E. Rest, Ice, Compression, Elavation. rest it by staying off it as much as you can. put ice on it for no longer then 20 min at a time. Compression, wrap it with an ace bandage. Elavate it above your heart. also take and ani inflamority
2006-09-14 13:57:23 · answer #3 · answered by Coconuts 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lol y would u cut yur foot off?ok anywayz get some bengaid and rub it on yur ankle the pain should go away trust me it works lol
2006-09-14 13:31:54 · answer #4 · answered by 2cute2handle♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
elevate it, stay off of it, and put ice on it, till you go to doctor
2006-09-14 13:31:37 · answer #5 · answered by babyblue76al 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Write this down——— "RICE". this means:
R rest
I ice
C compression
E elevation
I would also include Ibuprofin to reduce inflammation, swelling and pain.
Your welcome!
2006-09-14 13:30:41 · answer #6 · answered by Freesumpin 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋