I hurt my ankle yesterday and...?!
Question: I hurt my ankle yesterday and.......?
I hurt my ankle yesterday, I was playing basketball and I landed awkwardly on my ankle, it was swollen at first, but after 1 hour of the injury the swelling was gone, It didnt hurt that much at first, I iced it, put an icy hot patch on it and I wrapped it.. It doesnt hurt me when I am laying down or sitting.. I can barely walk on it though, I cant put my full weight on it.. When I am laying down I can move my ankle in all directions with very little pain when moving lateraly(sideways).. there is no decolorization, swelling, or any sign of a broken ankle.. so my question is, is just a sprain or is it broken.? should I get expert medical assistance.? Should I buy a brace for it.? how long do you think it will take to heal.?
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Answers:
I believe it could be just a sprain.. but it would try an antinflammatory like advil, motrin, aleve, not tylenol.. try that for a few days 2-3 tops.. and if you want try a brace like the ones you buy at walmart.. if that doesnt not seem to help then please go to you family doctor.. They always want you to try RICE= rest, ice, compression, elevation.. and of course antiinflammatories as well.. then they could order xray with could show some soft tissue damage if it is that serious but i personally think it is just a sprain..Health Question & Answer
You're doing the right things:
Ice
Ace
Elevation
Take an antiinflammatory like Aleve or Motrin.. It sounds like a sprain.. Hard to tell if it's broken without an x-ray.. If you can't put your full weight on the extremity because of too much pain, get checked.. A good ACE wrap is as good as a brace.. It will take a few days to heal, but it should improve from day to day.. Stay off it as much as you can!Health Question & Answer
Ice
Ace
Elevation
Take an antiinflammatory like Aleve or Motrin.. It sounds like a sprain.. Hard to tell if it's broken without an x-ray.. If you can't put your full weight on the extremity because of too much pain, get checked.. A good ACE wrap is as good as a brace.. It will take a few days to heal, but it should improve from day to day.. Stay off it as much as you can!Health Question & Answer
Use RICE....and when walking....use crutches or a wheelchair....it will give your ankle time to heal properlyHealth Question & Answer