Question 1

how long should a sprained ankle hurt when rotated?

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Depends how bad: The sprain is. Sprained ankles could hurt for a couple of months. Need to make sure you are wearing a brace when walking, don't walk on injured ankles.

Question 2

why does past sprained ankle hurt randomly for me?

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Sprained: If you sprain it easily or frequently you have chronic lateral ankle instability if this was one time did you get it checked? If not i suggest you do. In mean time try rest, ice, compression and elevation.

Question 3

knee and ankle pain caused by misalignment after ankle sprain 2 years ago. is there  a way to treat misalignment? need surgery?

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Orthotics: changes in your walk after the injury might be the cause. Get an evaluation from your local podiatrist. Foot orthotics aimed at re-aligning your gait may help before resorting to surgery

Question 4

i fell down the stairs back in april . i am still having ankle pain . i am seeing a physical therapist and he said i have a high ankle sprain . i am not sure what to do for it ?

Accepted Answer

: I am assuming you have had an x-ray to make sure there is no fracture. Since you are still having pain, you should see the orthopedic doctor again to see if a repeat X-ray or an MRI might be helpful. Sometimes, a fracture doesn’t show on x-ray right away. If it is a sprain, continuing PT will be helpful. Hope you feel better real soon!

Question 5

what is the best way to treat an ankle sprain?
i am experiencing ankle pain, soft tissue swelling, ankle stiffness, ankle swelling, difficulty walking, unable to bend foot down, ankle weakness, and unable to bear weight.

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Exam/x-ray: to rule out chip fracture. You will need an ankle support and if severe, crutches or a walking shoe or cast. See an orthopedic expert.

Question 6

15 weeks after ankle sprain. can do toe raise, heel raise, stand one foot. inner ankle pain when walk. doc said muscle n ligament tight. what to do?

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PT then reevaluation: Most ankle sprains injure the outer ankle ligaments(inversion injury). The pain last1-6 weeks. If after 12 weeks with time and physical therapy pain persists , particularly if it it on the inner aspect an orthooedic re-evaluation is necessary. Ther emay be an occult fracture there, tendon or nerve injury as part of the original injury. Often a MRI or ct scan may help diagnose the problem.

Question 7

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 8

could you tell me if my sprained ankle doesn't hurt to walk on should i still walk on it?

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Yes: If there is no pain or swelling it should be fine to walk on.

Question 9

sprained ankle 3 months ago. started running again now it is achy and hurts worse than it was. if i just push through will it get better or worse?

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Ankle sprain : Pushing thru it is not good idea.  Recommend evaluation by md and possible pt program.

Question 10

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.

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Why does past sprained ankle hurt randomly for me?

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Knee and ankle pain caused by misalignment after ankle sprain 2 years ago. is there a way to treat misalignment? need surgery?

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I fell down the stairs back in april . i am still having ankle pain . i am seeing a physical therapist and he said i have a high ankle sprain . i am not sure what to do for it ?

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What is the best way to treat an ankle sprain? i am experiencing ankle pain, soft tissue swelling, ankle stiffness, ankle swelling, difficulty walking, unable to bend foot down, ankle weakness, and unable to bear weight.

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15 weeks after ankle sprain. can do toe raise, heel raise, stand one foot. inner ankle pain when walk. doc said muscle n ligament tight. what to do?

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What hurts more a broken ankle or a sprained ankle?

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Could you tell me if my sprained ankle doesn't hurt to walk on should i still walk on it?

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Sprained ankle 3 months ago. started running again now it is achy and hurts worse than it was. if i just push through will it get better or worse?

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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

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