How can you get rid of swollen ankles without prescription medications?

Exercises: The best way to get rid of swollen ankles without medication is two-fold: first decrease your added salt intake. Add increased exercises that strengthen the calf muscles. Adding compression stockings and/or socks will help. As always, elevate your lower legs while sleeping and continue to work on calf strengthening. If this fails, advanced imaging may be necessary if lymphatics are blocked.

Yes: Often times elevation and compression will rid of the swelling.

Ice rest elevate: If the swelling is do to trauma then rest, ice , elevation, and compression is good.