What to do if a child’s ankle is twisted and swollen

Children’s ankle twisted to the swelling pain, according to the child’s situation, should be given appropriate treatment, mainly including simple sprain and fracture, can take hot and cold compresses, surgical reset, absolute brake and other treatments. 1. Simple sprain: If the child’s ankle sprain is just a simple sprain, you can use ice or ice packs within 24 hours, which can reduce swelling and analgesia, and reduce oozing. More than 24 hours after the use of hot compresses, can promote local blood circulation, is conducive to edema symptoms subside. 2. Fracture: children’s ankles twisted to the swelling and pain, but also need to suspect that the fracture factor, this time walking is more difficult, can be clear through the film examination, if necessary, to give surgical reset treatment, and absolute braking, so as not to affect the recovery. If the above symptoms, in the case of self-care can not be dealt with, then you need to go to the hospital as soon as possible, by a professional physician to diagnose and deal with, to reduce the adverse effects.