Question 1

how long does a sprained ankle remain swollen?

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Sprained ankle: A sprained ankle depends on what grade it was given. Thier are 4 grades of an ankle sprain. The first two grades require no surgery, an ankle brace for 2 weeks for grade 1. Grade 2 might require longer immoblization with brace. Grade 3 rarely is surgery but cam boot is usually necssary with an orthotic placed in the boot for 6 to 8 weeks. Grade 4 has a more dispostion for surgical correction.

Question 2

how long will a sprained ankle stay swollen?

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Months: A sprained ankle heals in approximately 1-6 weeks but non-painful swelling can last for months. It represents part of the healing process. Also, the new blood vessel have a tendency to be leaky of fluid and your feet/ankles are the lowest part of your body.

Question 3

on average, how long will a sprained ankle stay swollen?

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All depends: On severity of he sprain. Rest, ice, compression, elevation and antiinflammatories to maximize healing.

Question 4

how long is it normal for a sprained ankle to stay swollen?

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Depends: On how bad the sprain was, is the ankle being immobilized or are you just walking on it, are you applying ice? Keeping it elevated? Even with doing all the above it could take a few weeks to come down.....If you follow the above...Ice, ice, ice....Then should be less.

Question 5

sprained ankle 2 weeks ago, still swollen?

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Not unusual: Ankle sprains may take several weeks -- not just 2 -- to heal.  Did you have and xray, and are you sure it was only a sprain?  Depending on the way your ankle twisted, various types of injuries can result -- including fractures.  Icing, rest, and elevation can help true sprains the most -- if you haven't had an xray or medical exam, it would be wise to do that.  Best wishes.

Question 6

how might you heal a sprained ankle if its been swollen for more than 4 months?

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Get evaluated: I would recommend evaluation by a podiatrist or foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon.  Other conditions, such as arthritis, osteochondral lesions and ligament tears, can have similar symptoms as ankle sprains.  A thourough evaluation is needed to see why you aren't improving.

Question 7

i had a sprained ankle about a month ago but its now swollen and feels like it has fluid in it ?

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Fluid in ankle: If it feels like fluid in a swollen ankle it may be fluid in the ankle which means it is time to see your doctor post haste -

Question 8

i have had a sprained ankle for three weeks and its still mildly swollen and causes me some pain  some pain what should i do?

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It may take months: Ankle/foot sprains are known to last longer than other parts of body because of their weight-bearing nature on every step you take. Mild sprain may last couple of wks, but severe ones may take months, good shoes/cushions, ankle support/aircast/braces may help. Elevate when u can. Motrin/aleve may easy pain/inflammation. If persistent/more severe, consult doc. My ankle sprain  x5 months-still sore.

Question 9

how long should i wear the compression bandage for? 
sprained ankle 2 weeks ago. still hurts a little not nearly as bad. only a tiny bit swollen now

Accepted Answer

A good Start.: Still a little pain and swelling means that the ankle is still unstable. Two weeks is not enough time for a sprain of any substance. You may have to go 4 to 6 weeks for optimum recovery. Of course this is only guess work since you have not disclosed the severity of the sprain. You might try a little heat to speed the healing up.

Question 10

for how long is a sprained ankle swollen?

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Depends: It depends on the severity of the sprain and how it is treated.

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