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Ankle sprained 24 hours ago. not broken.swelling is worse after rice.limited motion in three smallest toes that are now slightly swollen.all normal?
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Sprained Ankle : Is never normal and if rice didn't help I am more concerned and the limited motion to toes could be tendon damage. I would recommend that u get it checked.
Answered 8/24/2013
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Yes: Very early in the course of ur injury. Rice is good, but elevation means ankle higher than knee & knee higher than the hip. Doing this for a while is not enough u need 2 sleep this way & as much as u can during the first 2-4 days. Blood & fluid run downhill so if up & about it will swell more. Expect many color changes 2 appear also. Takes 4-6 wks 2 heal. B patient & follow ur ortho's advise.
Answered 8/24/2013
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