What can I do to reduce the swelling and pain of a sprained foot?

Most of the foot sprained and swollen can be used to reduce swelling and pain medication, such as ibuprofen, etc., elevate the affected limb, the first 72 hours of cold compresses, hot compresses after the combination of treatment, can play a role in reducing swelling and pain. 1. Anti-swelling painkillers: naproxen, ibuprofen, indomethacin and so on can generally be used. The anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect of the drug is conducive to the relief of localized swelling and pain in the foot sprain, which is conducive to the gradual subsidence of swelling and pain reduction. 2. Cold compresses: usually ice water can be used within 72 hours of multiple cold compresses, is conducive to the contraction of capillaries, to prevent the accumulation of bruises aggravate and improve the swelling and pain discomfort, can play an auxiliary role in reducing swelling and pain. 3. Hot compresses: most need to be in the foot sprain after 72 hours of hot compresses, is conducive to promoting blood circulation, can promote the dissipation of bruises and relieve the swelling and pain, so as to accelerate the swelling and improve the pain and discomfort. After the injury should also elevate the affected limb to promote blood return, the use of medication need to follow the instructions of the doctor to avoid adverse reactions.