A 38-year-old member asked:

What to do if i was running up stairs and hurt my ankle, what should i do?

1 doctor answer1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Jeffrey Kahn
46 years experience
Ice and elevate: Apply ice, elevate the extremity above your hips and use an anklet for support. If the area remains painful consult your physician or podiatrist.
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