Question 1

can you fly with a sprained ankle?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depend on the severity of the injury, but you could ask your doctor.

Question 2

is it safe to fly with a sprained ankle?

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Relatively: I certainly would not say it is dangerous to fly with a sprained ankle.  However, if it is a bad sprain, being up for several hours on it in the airport and airplane may lead to more swelling and pain than if you were able to stay off it, elevate it, and ice it.  Thank you for the question.

Question 3

can flying with a sprained ankle cause a blood clot?

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Blood clots : Are generally caused by inactivity or lack of movement. Swelling could contribute or increase risk. So can obesity, taking oral contraception, smoking and pregnancy. If you get up and walk around, keep the foot in motion this would decrease any risk. One could also wear anti embolism stockings.

Question 4

hi there, i have a sprained ankle which has now spread up into my calf muscle im in a lot of pain, im due to fly 10 hrs tomorrow home, ok to fly?

Accepted Answer

Not really: the symptoms you are having are similar to a blood clot
you may want to go to an immediate care facility to check it out since flying with increase in pressure to the plane can cause or dislodge blood clots

Question 5

hi, flying long haul 3 flights (5, 14 & 3 hrs each) journey 4 weeks after ankle sprain. am mobile, minimal swelling, allergic to aspirin. dvt risk?

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Take precautions..: There is always a risk, even for people without an ankle sprain. Try to keep mobile, even on the plane. Walk, or at least stand, multiple times per flight. Stay hydrated and try not to kink you leg from sitting too long.

Question 6

can my sprained ankle be broken?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: A sprained ankle may initially have negative x-rays. With continued pain and swelling without improvement, an MRI might show a non displaced fracture.

Question 7

how can i help my sprained ankle?

Accepted Answer

Depends: How long ago was it, how did it occur, how bad was it.

Usually it will respond to rest, ice, compression, elevation.

Question 8

is a sprained ankle an emergency?

Accepted Answer

Depends: If you can not walk on it and there is a huge amount of swelling then yes it should be seen ASAP

Question 9

sprained ankle, how do i exercise?

Accepted Answer

Consult with Dr.: Depending on severity and stage of healing, physician will be able to advise best.

Question 10

what makes a sprained ankle better?

Accepted Answer

RICE: Rest, ice, compression, elevation.

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