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What is the best way to take care of a sprained ankle?
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RICE therapy: Rest, ice, compression , elevation. Might be a good idea to have it examined to rule out a fracture. Some form of ankle support is also a good idea.
Answered 7/19/2016
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Rest: If you can stand on the foot and raise up on your toes, you probable have a grade 1 or2 ankle sprain. You can treat this with rest , elevation, compression and ice.
Answered 10/25/2016
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