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Ankle sprain in my right ankle
On 7th of this month when i was playing badminton suddenly my right get bend and i get a sprian in my right leg. For the first few days (2-3 days) there was huge swelling but now the swelling is recovered by80-85% and i have no pain in my leg while walking but still there is little swelling at the affected area.
Ankle sprain usually occurs on the outer aspect of the foot. They present with severe pain, swelling and difficulty in walking. Usually ligament sprain takes three weeks to heal with proper treatment. RICE stands for Rest- Ice-Compression-elevation. If swelling is persisting one can use crepe bandage or ankle binder for two weeks.
Next Steps
Rest Ice crepe bandage
Health Tips
Should not apply gel and massage is contraindicated
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