A 39-year-old member asked:
what is the best way to heal an ankle sprain at home?
3 doctor answers • 6 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jeffrey Kass answered
Podiatry 28 years experience
R.i.c.e: Rest, ice, compression, elevation antiinflammatories are good as well, like Motrin or alleve.
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Dr. Ronald Oberman answered
Podiatry 31 years experience
RICE: Rest, ice . Elevation , compression bamdage. Good for simple sprains. For more severe sprains or if symptoms do not resolve, get medical attention.
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Dr. Alan Ettinger answered
Podiatry 49 years experience
Rest: Elevate, ice, compression, i suggest you see a dr. If pain persists.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
What is the best way to treat an ankle sprain?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Dustin Cupp answered
Family Medicine 14 years experience
RICE: In general, the best way to treat any sprain or strain is by the rice protocol...Rest, ice, compression (wrap), elevation....As long as you have no contraindications, use of an NSAID is usually helpful as well... Ibuprofen or Naproxen are two over the counter options....As the swelling subsides, gentle start range of motion exercises by making circles in the air with the ankle in all directions...
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A 29-year-old member asked:
What is the best way to quickly heal a severe ankle sprain?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Arnold Beresh answered
Podiatry 41 years experience
See below: Rest, ice, compression, elevation, no weight bearing, anti-inflamatory meds.
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