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I got a sprained ankle today, what should i do ? so i got a sprained ankle at softball practice , and my mother thinks that if i go to a doctor it will be a waste of time, but it really hurts to walk and she brought me to this guy who basically massaged m
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The : The best thing to do is to see a doctor and get an x-ray. The sprain can actually be a fracture. Also, a doctor would treat it with a splint or cast which would allow it to heal quicker and better.
Answered 10/3/2016
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Ankle sprain: Try resting it (for 1-2 weeks), icing, compressing wraps or bracing, and elevating your rolled ankle. Take otc antiinflammatory drugs like advil (ibuprofen) or Motrin as directed by the manufacturer to help. If clicking or feeling of ripping or instability, get it checked out by a doctor (podiatrist). Hope this was helpful, if so please vote for me. Thanks!
Answered 6/30/2014
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