The recovery time of swollen foot sprain varies according to the degree of injury, the recovery time 1 week ~ 3 months, or even longer. 1. Light injury: sprain only localized pressure and pain, swelling, slight limitation of activities but does not affect walking and other general activities, this light sprain is generally 3 ~ 5 days basic swelling, 1 week or so basic recovery. 2. Heavier injuries: after the sprain, the affected area is unable to move, unable to bear weight, this time we need to consult a doctor in time for X-ray and CT, MRI and other examinations to determine whether there are fractures, ligament damage, articular cartilage damage. If there are no such injuries, recovery from a severe sprain generally takes 4 to 6 weeks. With fractures and other structural injuries, surgery may be required and recovery time > 3 months. Recovery time for a swollen broken foot varies depending on the condition, so consult a medical professional for advice.