Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Can you give me suggestions for ankle sprain. what should i do?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
RICE: Acutely, rest , ice , compression and elevation is appropriate. Taking a NSAID ( ibuprofen) is reasonable for a couple of days.After this if swelling and pain persist or worsen see your pcp . If he/ she thinks it appropriate you may need a referral to an orthopedic surgeon.Pt, bracing etc may be recommended( x-rays also if not already done ) best if luck!
Answered 5/23/2015
4.5k views
Many possibilities: R.I.C.E. Rest, ice, compression, elevation. Immobilization with a splint or brace may be of benefit in the initial phase of recovery. Oral anti-inflammatory medication may help with the pain and swelling. Once improved, mobilization and physical therapy can help restore strength and function. Healing times may vary.
Answered 3/8/2014
4.4k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Think I sprained my ankle and have a baby I need to tend to who goes everywhere but I can't walk. Will the Dr give me a boot?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Ankle sprain occurred 12 days ago but still cannot walk or bear weight on it. I have been using crutches and attempting to walk on it but it gives out?
3 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
My ankles feel weak and the left one in particular gives way occasionally, especially when walking downstairs. I was always spraining my left ankle when I was little. When I get up in the mornings, my ankles and feet are very stiff and difficult to walk o
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I have a mild sprained ankle. Will the doctor give me crutches to speed up the healing process?
12 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
I sprained my ankle 4 months ago still swollen, painful, bruised, limited rom. What should I do? Physio is not helping. Also ankle gives way. Thanks
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
Can you give me suggestions for ankle pain returning after a sprain 5 months ago?
Sometimes when i get up to walk my ankle will give out almost feels like a sprain stiff why does this happen?
I had a left sprained ankle which was quite bad. And i recently felt like my left ankle is giving way and not stable. Why is it so?
Five years ago I sprained ankle, walked a km next day and never did anything about it. ankle sometimes gives out since then. Could that be the cause?
Why will my ankle feel like its giving way when i'm swimming. The ankle that felt like giving way was sprained before?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
