Question 1

how to heal a possible sprained ankle?

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RICE: Rest
ice
compress
elevate, 
see a podiatrist for further treatment and evluation.

Question 2

will a sprained ankle ever heal 100%  ?

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Usually heals: For residual pain after a sprained ankle an evaluation for a osteochondral talar dome fracture is needed.  Mri or ankle arthroscopy may help.

Question 3

how might you heal a sprained ankle fast?

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You can't: I think i've answered this before but, you can't heal an injury. You can only slow healing but doing the wrong things. Rest, ice, compression and elevate are key to any injury. If there is bruising and swelling, get it checked. You may also have a fracture. And don't go to the er. It's very expensive and their priority is life-threatening conditions. I've seen numerous ankle fractures missed.

Question 4

how long does a sprained ankle take to heal?

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Variable: It can be anything from 1- 2 months depending on how severe the sprain was.

Question 5

how can i most quickly heal a sprained ankle?

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Rest: Ice, compression, elevation, rehab, ankle brace.

Question 6

what is the best way to heal a sprained ankle?

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RICE therapy: Rest, ice, compression and elevate initially, and then go see the doctor.  A good clinical examination and possibly xrays can rule out any other injury.

Question 7

how long can a lightly sprained ankle to heal?

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3-6 weeks: Usually about 3-6 weeks.

Question 8

how long does a sprained ankle heal completely?

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Healing of sprain: This varies according to the severity of the sprain and the health and age of the individual. It also varies whether it is treated or not. Some sprains may heal in 3 to 4 weeks while others linger for many months. In the worst case scenario, healing remains incomplete and leads to chronic ankle instability.

Question 9

how do i know when will my sprained ankle heal?

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Just a sprain?: A simple sprain, when not reinjured, should feel pretty good in 2-3 weeks. That being said, not all sprains are created equal. If you have been taking care of this and it does not seem to be improving then i would suggest seeing your primary care physician for an evaluation.

Question 10

how long would it take a sprained ankle to heal?

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Depends on severity: Majority of sprains involve the outside or lateral side of the ankle, affecting the anterior talofibular ligament. If injury mainly involves this ligament and is mild will significantly improve in 3-4 wks. More severe injuries affecting additional ligaments could have some lingering symptoms for 6-8 wks.  Initially elevate, ice and modify activity to avoid exacerbation of pain

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