Question 1

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 2

what is the quickest way to heal a sprained ankle?

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Get it checked out: If you have a minor sprain, rice therapy (rest, ice, compression, elevation) will be all you need.  If it is a more severe sprain, you might need more involved care (immobilization, physical therapy, surgery) so follow your doctors treatment guidelines thoroughly.

Question 3

can there be a quick way to heal a sprained ankle?

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RICE: Unfortunately, only time will heal a sprain. Simple things like rest, ice packs, compression wraps and elevation are helpful in the immediate setting.  If this does not help, it may be helpful to see a podiatrist or foot and ankle orthopedist who can get xrays to ensure there are no breaks and properly immobilize you in an ankle brace or boot.

Question 4

what organ system is used to heal a sprained ankle?

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Sprain: There is no organ system per se.  Healing a sprain is the same inherent system used to heal anything in the body .  The best way to make sure you heal properly is to see your podiatrist who can grade the sprain and provide the needed care .

Question 5

please describe a good way to heal a sprained ankle?

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Ankle sprain: If it was a mild sprain, you should improve over the next few days/weeks by wearing an ankle brace, resting, ice and elevating the ankle.  If the injury was more severe, the pain may remain.  In that case, you might require further evaluation by a podiatrist or foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon.

Question 6

what are some things i can do to heal a sprained ankle?

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RICE: Rice protocol is a well known approach in medicine - rest, icing, compression, and elevation. It works well in the acute phase. After the pain has abated, you can start walking, using ankle support to prevent reinjury. Sometimes, using a good stiff sole, full shoe may suffice as it provides stability enough for walking and some exercises that you want to do to help your range of motion.

Question 7

please tell me how long it takes for to heal a sprained ankle?

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Depends: It depends on how severe the sprain is the location and how it is treated.

Question 8

how long does it take to heal a sprained ankle? and for the swelling to go down?

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It depends: Courtney,

The healing time depends on the degree of injury. Most sprains heal in 7-10 days, but severe ones can take longer. Be sure to RICE- rest, compress (ace wrap), ice (frozen peas), and elevate. Avoid running or jumping until symptoms resolve. If you are not better in 2 weeks, visit your doctor, because further testing may be needed. Hope this helps!

Question 9

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 10

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.

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