What to do if you twist your ankle

Sprained ankle should be treated with physiotherapy, medication and surgery according to the degree of injury. 1. Physical therapy: if only a slight ankle sprain, local pain and swelling symptoms, within 72 hours through cold compresses to relieve the symptoms of ankle swelling, but also can be sprained ankle elevation, 72 hours after the local hot compresses, can help local blood circulation, and promote the repair of sprained tissues. 2. medication: if the sprained ankle pain symptoms are more obvious, you can take anti-inflammatory analgesic drugs under the guidance of the doctor to relieve, such as celecoxib capsules, diclofenac sodium enteric tablets and so on. 3. Surgery: If the twisted ankle is more serious, resulting in fractures or dislocation of the ankle, it is usually necessary to choose the appropriate surgical method for treatment according to the patient’s specific condition, such as incision and internal fixation. After twisting the ankle, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time for relevant examination and treatment under the guidance of the doctor to avoid delaying the condition, do not blindly use medication.