What about an ankle sprain?

1, the correct use of cold compresses: sprain early, rupture of small blood vessels in the bleeding, at this time available cold compresses, so that the blood vessel contraction coagulation, control the development of the injury. Elevate the affected limb. Cold compress method: cold water soaked towel placed on the injury, every 3 minutes or so to change, you can also use ice into a plastic bag for external application, each time 20 to 30 minutes. Summer can be rinsed with tap water, rinse time is generally about 4 to 5 minutes, should not be too long. 2, the correct use of hot compresses: 24 hours after the sprain, ruptured blood vessels bleeding stopped, then available hot compresses, sprain around the bruises to promote dissipation. Hot compress method: hot water or hot vinegar-soaked towel on the injury, 5 to 10 minutes after the towel is no longer hot when replaced. 1 to 2 times a day, each hot compress about 30 minutes. 3, medication: after hot compresses sprinkle some Yunnan Baiyao or safflower oil, in order to better achieve the therapeutic effect, you can also take some internal medicines, such as: Panax ginseng capsule, blood-soothing tablets and so on. 4.Correctly press and knead the sprain: at the early stage of sprain, it is good to do continuous pressing at the hematoma; after 24 hours, do the kneading method, take the swollen place as the center, and rub in all directions around.