How to recover quickly from a sprained ankle

There is no quick recovery from ankle sprain, but rather general treatment, physical therapy, medication, surgery, etc. need to be chosen according to the condition. 1. General treatment: If the ankle sprain is mild and there is no swelling, the patient can recover by resting sufficiently, avoiding strenuous exercise and resting strictly in bed, which will help the condition to recover. 2. Physical therapy: within 72 hours of ankle sprain, patients can apply ice packs to relieve pain and help reduce swelling; after 72 hours, hot packs are needed to promote blood circulation. 3. Medication: If there is obvious pain after ankle sprain, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesic drugs can be taken, such as ibuprofen, acetaminophen. At the same time, braking and external immobilization with plaster or brace should be carried out. 4. Surgery: If ankle sprain is accompanied by fracture and dislocation, it is necessary to go to the hospital in time to improve the examination, and if necessary, surgery can be selected for internal fixation treatment. Different degrees of ankle sprain, the treatment mode is also different, if the symptoms are obvious and serious, it is recommended to go to the hospital in a timely manner to improve the examination and follow the doctor’s instructions to use medication, do not use indiscriminately, so as not to lead to adverse consequences.