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What is the treatment for a bad sprained foot besides (rice). ?
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Ankle: RICE is the appropriate therapy and an NSAID. According to the Ottowa Ankle Rules though if you can not bear weight it may be more than a sprain. If so, it may be worth getting an XRAY.
Answered 9/28/2016
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