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What can be done for swelling from an ankle sprain?
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RICE: Rest, ice, elevation, compression.
Answered 8/31/2012
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Rest: Rest, elevate, ice and nsaid. Find an otc ankle brace if sprain was bad, this will help support the ankle.
Answered 9/28/2016
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