How to recover the fastest from a sprained foot

Clinically there is no such thing as the fastest way to recover from a sprained foot, according to the degree of sprain and the specific situation of the patient for targeted treatment, the specific treatment includes rest and braking, hot and cold compresses, medication, external fixation or surgical treatment, etc., the specific need to follow the doctor’s instructions. 1. Rest and braking: after the foot sprain to brake, avoid the ground activities, pay more attention to rest, avoid the activities caused by the second injury, in addition to elevate the lower limbs, in order to promote the venous return to reduce the local swelling and pain, and to improve the quality of life. 2. Hot and cold compresses and physical therapy: in the early 72 hours of foot sprain, belonging to the acute phase of the injury, you can take intermittent ice or cold compresses, can play a role in reducing swelling and pain. More than 72 hours later, with a hot water bag hot towels for localized hot compresses or physical therapy to improve blood circulation and promote recovery. 3. Medication: If the swelling and pain are obvious after the foot is sprained, you can take oral celecoxib, diclofenac sodium enteric-coated tablets and other non-steroidal pain relievers, and you can also combine the treatment with medication such as blood-sparing tablets, which can alleviate the symptoms of localized swelling and pain. 4. External fixation or surgery: when the foot sprain is more serious, through the film or magnetic resonance examination, if there is a ligament strain or fracture, you can take a plaster or splint for fixation, which is conducive to tissue repair, if the ligament is completely broken or combined with intra-articular fracture, you need to have surgical internal fixation treatment. To summarize, after the foot sprain, through timely rest can not be improved, you should consult the doctor in time, carry out the appropriate examination, ask the doctor to give standardized treatment, avoid delaying the condition.