How long is it supposed to it take for swelling to subside after an ankle sprain?

Ankle Pain: It depends on many factors like when did it occur, what grade of sprain was it. Was treatment rendered? Everybody heal at a different rate.

Ankle sprain: Ankle sprains usually heal in less than a week go with the saying... "an ankle sprain is not ankle sprain if it lasts longer than a week" there are many other problems that can be diagnosed other than an ankle sprain after twisting an ankle.

Depends: For ankle sprains, i always tell my patients that the swelling is the last thing to go. In fact, there are patients who develop chronic swelling which never goes away after a sprain - and these may be patients who are completely functional, playing sports, working full time, etc. Having said that, it's always wise to get it checked out by your doctor if the swelling persists.

Ankle sprain: Ankle sprains come in severities like most injuries. The more severe ankle sprains take up to several months to recover & selling may be the last symptom to resolve. Minor sprains may only last a week with no swelling ever occurring. Make sure you have the correct diagnosis and a treatment plan from your doctor.