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Swollen ankles are often caused by ankle damage, which can be painful and difficult if you are doing physical work. You need to see a doctor promptly when injured. Your doctor can assess the injury and recommend the right treatment for you. However, doctors usually recommend a few common treatments for people with persistent ankle injuries. You can learn about the following methods to treat swollen ankles.

Steps

Part 1 of 3: Enhanced quick recovery

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   See your doctor or go to the emergency room. If you are injured and feel pain, seek medical attention right away. If you need immediate treatment or can't see your regular doctor, you can go to the emergency room. During the examination, the doctor will ask a number of questions and examine the signs to determine the extent and type of the patient's injury. You need to provide details about your pain and other symptoms to help your doctor diagnose and treat the injury. Common mild-form ankle injuries include:
   • Grade I is a tear in a part of the ligament that doesn't lead to loss of function or impairment. The patient can still walk and carry heavy loads with the injured leg. You may feel mild pain and bruising.
   • Grade II is a rupture of one or more ligaments that impair function, making it difficult to carry with an injured leg and may require crutches. You may experience moderate pain, bruising, and swelling. Your doctor can also detect some problems with your movement.
   • Grade III is complete tear and loss of ligament structural integrity. The patient cannot carry or move without assistance. You will experience severe bruising and swelling.

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   Note the sprain on the top of the ankle joint. An ankle sprain includes the ATFL ligament, which stabilizes the ankle and is often damaged by a twisted ankle. These injuries are usually a sub-ankle sprain, but you can also get a sprain on the ankle joint if you are an athlete. This condition affects another ligament, the joint of the ligament, which is located above the ankle joint. If you have this type of injury, you will have less bruising and swelling, but it will feel a lot of pain and take a long time to recover.

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   Follow your doctor's instructions. After an ankle exam, you need to follow a doctor's ankle treatment plan. Doctors often order rest, ice packs, bandages, and ankle lifts. Contact your doctor if symptoms become severe or do not improve after a while.
   • Consult a physical therapist if you have a serious injury. Physiotherapy accelerates recovery and exercise times, reducing the risk of again injuring an ankle.

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   Rest your ankle for two to three days after the injury. You need to give your ankle plenty of rest for two to three days to promote recovery time. This means that you should stop playing sports or other physical activity that puts pressure on your ankles. Take a break from your job if it requires a lot of standing.

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   Apply ice to your ankle. Apply ice to your ankle for 15-20 minutes at a time to reduce swelling and pain. Ice packs can help reduce blood flow to the affected area, reduce swelling and reduce pain. Use an ice towel and apply it to the skin.
   • After applying the ice, wait about an hour, then reapply. Applying too much can damage the skin.

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   Bandage for the ankle. This will help limit movement of the ankle. Bandages can help reduce swelling and speed recovery. Use a gauze pad or device to wrap the wound around the injured area.
   • Remove the bandage at night. Leaving the bandage on overnight can interfere with complete blood flow to your feet and cause tissue death.
   • Mechanical dressings are a form of bandage that is clinically proven to reduce swelling. Ask your doctor or a physiotherapist about this technique.

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   Ankle lifts. This reduces the amount of blood reaching the injured area, helping to limit swelling. You can lift your ankle while sitting or lying down. Use pillows or legs to lift ankles higher than your heart.

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   Support the ankle during treatment. Reduce the pressure on your ankles by limiting your standing to help you recover faster. You can use crutches or a cane to support your body while walking. Note that you must support your ankles when going up and down stairs.
   • When going upstairs, use your normal foot to step forward. This leg has the effect of lifting the entire body weight and reducing the suction force in this case.
   • When descending stairs, step down with your injured leg first. This allows suction to support the injured leg while stepping down.

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   Expected recovery time is about 10 days. Following your doctor's instructions and resting your ankles will help you recover, but it usually takes about 10 days for your ankle to become fully healthy. Don't rush during treatment or the condition could get worse. If necessary, you should quit your job and ask friends and relatives to help you while you recover. advertisement

Part 2 of 3: Taking anti-inflammatory medications

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   Take NSAIDs as directed by your doctor. Consult with your doctor about NSAIDs to correct pain during treatment. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) work to reduce swelling and relieve pain from ankle injuries. Some of the most popular NSAIDs on the market include ibuprofen (Advil or Motrin) or naproxen (Naprosyn).
   • Consult your doctor before using NSAIDs if you have heart disease, a history of peptic ulcers, high blood pressure, kidney damage, or diabetes.

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   Talk to your doctor about celecoxib. Celecoxib (Celebrex®) works to reduce inflammation caused by ankle injury. This medication works by controlling inflammatory prostate prostate production. This medication needs to be prescribed by a doctor. You should take celecoxib after you eat because drinking while hungry can cause stomach pain.

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   Talk to your doctor about piroxicam. This drug blocks the formation of a prostate gland and is used in the form of sublingual to dissolve and penetrate directly into the blood to reduce swelling quickly.

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   Consult with your doctor about the ultimate method of surgery. This method is rarely used to treat swelling of the ankle, except for a severe ankle injury that has not responded to rehabilitation and medical therapy for several months. If your ankle swelling deteriorates and does not improve during prolonged recovery, talk to your doctor about whether this is right for you. advertisement

Part 3 of 3: Limit activity that causes swelling

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   Use a cold compress. Hot heat should not be exposed during ankle injury treatment. The heat increases blood flow to the affected area and causes more inflammation. Warm dressings, steam, and hot showers are bad for the first three days of your injury. Avoid hot heat exposure during this time and always use a cold compress to relieve pain and swelling.

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   Do not drink alcohol. Do not use alcoholic beverages during treatment. Alcohol dilates blood vessels in the body, making ankle swelling worse. In addition, alcohol also slows recovery, so you should limit it completely while you are on treatment.

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   Light activity. Limit running activities and other physical activities to restore ankle health.Running and heavy activities only aggravates the condition. You should rest for at least a week before continuing to exercise.

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   Take a break from ankle massage. Don't massage your ankles for at least a week. While it may sound good to have an ankle massage, this will only increase the external pressure on the injury, making swelling worse.
   • You can begin a gentle ankle massage a week after you've rested and recovered.
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Warning

• If you suspect a fracture or severe swelling of your ankle, seek medical attention immediately.