Question 1

what hurts more a broken ankle or a sprained ankle?

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: Fracture is always painful than sprain. You are less likely able to walk when you have fracture.

Question 2

i have a broken ankle or sprained ankle~, what to do?

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Xray to see fracture: You need to undergo a thorough anl/leg examination by a health care provider to see whether an xray is indicated.

Question 3

what is a grade 4 ankle sprain ?

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Severe sprain: with tearing of multiple ankle ligaments. possible tendon rupture, possible avulsion fracture, with associated severe pain, swelling and limitation of motion. Often associated with large hematoma formation.

Question 4

what makes an ankle sprain fast better?

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Ankle sprain: To heal a sprained ankle, it depends on the severity of the sprain.  If its a chronically sprained ankle with constant pain and instability, it will take longer than a mild outside sprain.  Usually 3-4 weeks of rest, icing, antiinflammatory meds (like advil (ibuprofen) or motrin), bracing or compressing wraps, with or without physical therapy should the starting treatment.  Hope that helped!

Question 5

could this be more than an ankle sprain?

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YES: There are several bones that can be broken with an ankle sprain; not all at the same time of course.

Question 6

which is worse: an ankle sprain or break?

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Depends: Often times a sprain can take longer to heal than a fracture.  A sprain can have more problems after time than a fracture that is set and healed

Question 7

what can happen to an untreated ankle sprain?

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Pain: It can cause chronic pain and instability of the ankle.

Question 8

what is the best way to treat an ankle sprain?

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RICE: In general, the best way to treat any sprain or strain is by the rice protocol...Rest, ice, compression (wrap), elevation....As long as you have no contraindications, use of an NSAID is usually helpful as well... Ibuprofen or Naproxen are two over the counter options....As the swelling subsides, gentle start range of motion exercises by making circles in the air with the ankle in all directions...

Question 9

what to do for ankle sprain and turned out ankle?

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A sprain or strain: Rest, ice, compression, elevation (rice). It could be a fracture (broken bone) a sprain (torn ligaments) or a strain (strecthed out ligaments).  Have a physical exam by a podiatrist to make sure which one it is and follow the treatment recommendations.  Sometimes, just a compressive wrap is needed, maybe a splint or a walking boot.  It's tough to say exactly without an exam.

Question 10

what is the best way to treat a high ankle sprain?

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R.I.C.E.: ( r ) est: 
if the pain is continual, rest is an important way to prevent further injury.
( i )ce: 
for  a 20-minute cycle apply a towel- wrapped ice pack to the sprain (20 minute on and 20 minutes off).
( c )ompression: 
to help restrict the swelling wrap an elastic bandage tightly around the injury. 
( e )levation: 
elevate the ankle to even with your heart. This aids fluid away from the injury.

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