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How long should swelling last for with a sprained ankle?
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Typically 6-8 weeks: If it has been longer than that you may have had a more severe sprain which might take up to 6 months to fully recover. Work on getting your range of motion back, massage the area and give it time.
Answered 8/11/2020
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Swelling: With a sprained ankle you can have swelling up to two months. You can help reduce the swelling with an ace bandage.
Answered 5/14/2018
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Depends: Swelling is usually the last symptom to go away after the injury. The severity of the sprain, whether the ligaments are partially or completely torn has a major bearing on the healing rate. Ice and compression are quite helpful and physical therapy modalities can hasten healing.
Answered 7/20/2019
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