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How To Treat Pain And Swelling In The Ankle?

Hello. For a week and a half now I have been experiencing some pain on my right ankle. I thought it would go away, so I didn t really do anything for it. I kind of regret it now, because today it started to hurt really badly for the first time, and it started to swell. What should I do? Oh, and I do not know how I hurt my ankle, which sucks because I just don t remember doing anything to it that may have hurt it. Is that normal? Thanks!
posted on Wed, 18 Jun 2014
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Your ankle needs rest - make sure your off load it . Use walker or crutches till pain subsides. Use compressed ice packs on the ankle every 4 hours for 15-20 mins each time. Elevate ankle above heart level while lying and use compression bandage to reduce swelling
If the pain and swelling does not subside in 1 week, you make want to get an xray and seek medical help.
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How To Treat Pain And Swelling In The Ankle?

Your ankle needs rest - make sure your off load it . Use walker or crutches till pain subsides. Use compressed ice packs on the ankle every 4 hours for 15-20 mins each time. Elevate ankle above heart level while lying and use compression bandage to reduce swelling If the pain and swelling does not subside in 1 week, you make want to get an xray and seek medical help.