2007-02-18 06:06:44 · 11 answers · asked by fozzy01 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
sorry.
i have a sprained ankle grade 2.done all the rice etc and elevation to the tee.
2 weeks ago now,bruising gone and it looks good but swelling taking an age.
im an athlete and need to get going.
2007-02-18 06:23:58 · update #1
Poor you.
I kept my feet up each time i was sat down with an ice pack.
I also strapped it up whilst at work.
Those ice can sprays can be very soothing as well.
2007-02-18 06:51:31 · answer #1 · answered by laplandfan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You say you are an athlete and want to get going but the solution to this will in part depend on how serious you are about your sport and how much you are willing to pay. If you try to go through the NHS it could take varying amounts of time. If you are certain that a avulsion fracture has been ruled out (as you called it a grade 2 sprain I assume you will know what I mean) then you need some help to reutrn to sport and your best betwould be to see a chartered physiotherapist who treats sports injuries. Apart from the ice and elevation you might benefit from appropriate sort of compression on it and there are braces and supports which if used correctly can speed return to activity. Also under guidance you might be able to return to low impact type exercise but if you do this at the wrong stage you'll make the swelling persist. Check that you are not overdoing it at the moment, be certain you don't have a small break and get some expert advice if you're serious about your sport.
2007-02-19 03:19:46 · answer #2 · answered by Imok R 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you see the doc just tell him the swelling wont dispurse and he can give you a steriode injection (as I had swollen ankle for years) this will disolve the swelling. You may have to go a few times and will have to wear support for a bit, but it should go.
2007-02-18 15:54:43 · answer #3 · answered by Zmithy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Limit sodium intake, keep legs elevated at heart level as much as possible, do not sit or lie with legs crossed. You can buy compression socks or stockings at drugstores or nursing uniform shops. Get assessed by doctor for causes. Good luck!
2007-02-18 14:19:13 · answer #4 · answered by sheila 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean one ankle that has been injured. If this is the case,if the injury is recent it may need strapping or tubigrip to support it. Elevation may also help. Depending on what happened to it perhaps you should visit your local A+E?
2007-02-18 14:18:17 · answer #5 · answered by Dr Frank 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Keep them above your head as much as possible, reduces blood flow and strain, which gets rid of the swelling quicker
2007-02-18 14:14:02 · answer #6 · answered by Nightwing 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
boiled whole green cabbage leafs cooled put em on then wrap a crepe bandage round and rest for an hour or so,i tried it on my swollen ankles and knee when my artheritis flared up and it worked wonders,weird but true.
2007-02-18 16:35:24 · answer #7 · answered by -xx- 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i broke my leg and displaced my ankle last year, apart from plenty of ice and plenty of pillows under, its mainly rest and giving it time to heal, the swelling is telling you something, youre not ready to put it to normal use yet
2007-02-18 16:35:20 · answer #8 · answered by chakra girl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
RICE (rest, ice, compression, elevation)
2007-02-18 14:14:24 · answer #9 · answered by mustlovedogs 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
elevate legs
2007-02-18 14:10:29 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋