Question 1

how best to treat repetitive sprained ankles?

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By preventing it: If the sprain of ankle is repetitive prevent it by being cautious, otherwise may lead to real bad  injury to the ankle

Question 2

how can i sprain either of my ankles?

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Disconcerting: This question is of concern. First, it would be unethical for physicians to give you a recipe to injure your body. Second, if you desire to engage in self-harm please seek mental health help. Take care.

Question 3

what causes both ankles to constantly sprain?

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Laxity: Some people are born with ligaments that are looser and make them more likely to sprain, often a physical therapy program to strengthen the other ankle stabilizers and a brace are helpful

Question 4

how can i sprain my ankles in everyday situations?

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Accidental tripping: It is not uncommon to experience an ankle sprain by stepping on an uneven surface causing your foot to roll in or out.

Question 5

what typically causes ankle sprains?

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Inversion: Typically, inversion of the ankle causes the most common ankle injury:  a sprain of the anterior talofibular ligament.

Question 6

i sprained my ankle, now what?

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Treat it: Rice,  rest, ice, compression, elevation.

Question 7

what causes an ankle to sprain?

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Many things: A sprain occurs when your ankle is forced to move out of its normal position, which can cause one or more of the ankle's ligaments to stretch or tear.
 Examples of situations that can result in an ankle sprain include: 
a fall that causes your ankle to twist
 landing awkwardly on your foot after jumping or pivoting
 walking or exercising on an uneven surface.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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

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