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Sprained my ankle earlier. advice?
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RICE: Rest, ice, compression, and elevation are the first line treatments for an ankle injury. I'd recommend icing for 20 minutes at a time, at least twice a day. Take 4 advil (ibuprofen) (if you have no stomach problems) 3 times a day with food. Elevate the ankle as much as possible. If it gets no better after a few days, i would recommend going in for an x ray to rule out a fracture.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Sprained ankle: Rest ice compression elevation is pain lasts greater than 10 day or you are having trouble with weight bearing see a podiatrist for evaluation.
Answered 3/20/2013
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