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Ankle sprained and swelled up

2019-02-02 04:47:59
Landed awkwardly on my ankle.. Swelled up..Should I do a RICE treatment myself..Or is xray compulsory
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Kindly get a x-ray of the affected part. It will confirm or rule out a boney injury.

Answered2019-02-02 17:22:33

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Get xrays done.

Answered2019-02-02 08:32:59

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Xray is must.
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RICE will reduce inflammation

Answered2019-02-02 05:58:05

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