If the ankle is swollen after a sprain, the following treatment can be done: 1) early braking, early braking of the ankle joint with a brace or cast, which can prevent further damage to the ankle; 2) early cold compresses and spraying with Yunnan Baiyao spray, which can play an early role in relieving pain, stopping bleeding and reducing swelling; 3) early consultation at the hospital, taking x-rays and MRI of the ankle joint to rule out If there is a fracture or ligament damage around the ankle joint. If there is a fracture or ligament damage, consider whether to treat it surgically or conservatively depending on the extent of the damage. If there is no bone or ligament damage, the ankle joint can be treated as follows: continue to brake the ankle joint for 2-3 weeks. After the acute period of 3 days, you can take oral Chinese medicine, such as Pan Long Qi tablets and Da Qi Li capsules, and you can use topical medicine, such as Tong Luo Pain Relief Cream or Furtaline Ointment, which can also reduce swelling and relieve pain. Finally, the ankle X-ray should be reviewed after two weeks to rule out occult fractures.