How to Reduce Swollen Ankles Fast

There is no quick way to reduce the swelling of ankle, we need to choose the appropriate treatment according to the cause of the disease. Common causes include soft tissue injury of ankle joint, malnutrition, fluid metabolism disorder, etc. Commonly used treatments include general treatment, drug treatment, etc. 1. Ankle soft tissue injury: trauma and other causes of ankle soft tissue injury may cause ankle swelling, it is recommended to stop activities immediately, ice within 72 hours, hot compresses after 72 hours. 72 hours later, you can use safflower oil and other blood circulation and blood stasis medication to promote swelling dissipation. 2. Malnutrition: When severe malnutrition occurs, the albumin level in the blood decreases, the colloid osmotic pressure decreases, generalized edema occurs, and the edema at the ankle will be more obvious. It is necessary to replenish nutrition in time, ensure nutritional balance, and actively treat the primary disease. 3. Fluid metabolism disorder: cardiac and renal dysfunction, such as heart failure, renal insufficiency, etc., will often lead to fluid metabolism disorder, and edema at the ankles. Diuretics such as furosemide or albumin supplementation can be used to improve symptoms, while primary diseases should be actively treated. Swollen ankles may also have other causes, such as lower extremity vascular disease, etc., it is recommended to consult a doctor in a timely manner, under the guidance of the doctor for standardized treatment. The above drugs need to be used in accordance with medical advice.