Patients with swollen ankles should rest, and rehabilitation exercises such as elevating the lower extremity may be performed moderately.
Swelling around the ankle may usually be related to ankle sprains, gouty arthritis, varicose veins in the lower limbs, hypoproteinemia, kidney disease and other factors. Patients can elevate the affected limbs to promote blood return to the lower limbs and accelerate the swelling to subside.
Patients can also apply cold and hot compresses, local physiotherapy and medication under the guidance of professional doctors to promote the swelling to subside.
It is recommended that patients consult a doctor in a timely manner, under the guidance of a professional doctor for treatment, to formulate an individualized training program, do not blindly self-medication, to avoid the adverse consequences.