In case of sprained ankle, if the symptoms are mild, such as the activities are not greatly restricted and the pain is not unbearable, you can generally reduce swelling and pain by braking, elevating the affected limb, applying local cold compresses and medication: 1. For early ankle sprains within 24-48 hours, local cold compresses can be applied, such as using ice towels and ice packs. Cold compresses are recommended for 10-20 minutes and can be applied 3-4 times within the first 24 hours of the injury. Cold compress can reduce the pain and spasm, and the swelling will also be controlled to a certain extent; 3. Local hot compress: local hot compress after 48 hours of sprain can help accelerate blood circulation and achieve the effect of swelling and pain relief; 4. You can also take oral anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving drugs, such as ibuprofen, meloxicam, celecoxib, etc., as well as blood-activating and blood-stasis-relieving drugs, such as Dahuoluo capsule and Shujiaozhi and Blood-activating pill, etc.; 5.Other: If necessary, you can also choose to go to the hospital to do some corresponding physical therapy, such as acupuncture, Chinese medicine fumigation, etc. If the pain is severe and has seriously affected walking, or if it cannot be recovered for a long time, it is recommended to seek medical consultation in time to rule out the existence of fractures and other conditions.