How do you get a swelling ankle to stop swelling?

Question

I rolled it today in practice and its like twice the size it usually is... i can still run and jump and stuff so i know its not twisted or anything... but the fluids in my ankle are making it very uncomfortable. please help!

Answer 1

ICE--Ice the area immediately. Use an ice pack or slush bath for 15 to 20 minutes and repeat every two to three hours while you're awake, for the first 48 to 72 hours. Cold reduces pain, swelling and inflammation in injured muscles, joints and connective tissues. It also may slow bleeding if a tear has occurred. If the area turns white, stop treatment immediately. This could indicate cold injury.

COMPRESS--To help stop swelling, compress the ankle with an elastic bandage until the swelling stops. Don't wrap it too tightly or you may hinder circulation. Begin wrapping at the end farthest from your heart. Loosen the wrap if the pain increases, if the area becomes numb or if swelling occurs below the wrapped area.

ELEVATE--To reduce swelling, elevate your ankle above the level of your heart, especially at night. Gravity helps reduce swelling by draining excess fluid.

Answer 2

I would ask for a blood test... just to make sure your kidney is fuctioning fine. Maybe there is something your Doctor can fine and correct before it gets serious... and yes like another member said, cut back on your salt....salt retains water and that could be the cause of your swelling.

Answer 3

Ice, Elevate, Ibuprofen.

Answer 4

elevate it, use ice packs and take ibuprofen to help with the pain and inflammation and try to wrap it in an ace bandage when you do walk on it

Answer 5

Put an ice pack on it.

Answer 6

lie down and put it up and put ice on it.