Question 1

how can  epsom salts help a sprained ankle?

Accepted Answer

Helps reduce : Swelling but should not be used in the first 48 hours.

Question 2

is it safe to use epson salt for swollen sprained ankle?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Epsom salt bath can help relieve swelling by pulling fluid from tissue due to the higher salt concentration in the epsom water bath versus the body.

Question 3

have knee, ankle & tendon swelling due to ankylosing spondylitis , will soaking it in epsom salt and cold water help?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: The treatment of your ankylosing spondylitis should include anti-inflammatory medication!!! This should also be sufficient to treat your ankle/tendon swelling unless something ELSE is going on (eg GOUT can be worsened by some anti-inflammatory medications)
Consult with your Rheumatologist!

Hope this helps!
Dr Z

Question 4

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 5

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 6

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

Question 7

sprained ankle, how do i exercise?

Accepted Answer

Consult with Dr.: Depending on severity and stage of healing, physician will be able to advise best.

Question 8

best way to treat a sprained ankle?

Accepted Answer

It depend: We grade torn ligament to three levels.
1-grade 1.
2-grade 2.
3-grade 3.

The first two usually are treated non surgical, by cast or brace for about 4-6 weeks.
The third one usually treated surgically.

Question 9

how to heal a possible sprained ankle?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

what should i wear with sprained ankle?

Accepted Answer

A Lace up brace.: For mild sprains, a lace up brace should provide sufficient support to allow for healing. The elastic wraps do not provide sufficient support.

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