A sprained foot that hurts when you lie down but not when you stand up is considered to be a partial ligament tear, a complete ligament tear, or a fracture, and can be treated with general therapy, medication, or surgery depending on the extent of the injury.
1. Partial ligament tear: Partial ligament tear needs to elevate the affected limb first, if the symptom is not obvious, can be treated conservatively first, such as utilizing the plaster fixation or wearing a brace, to prevent the ligament from continuing to displace. When there is obvious pain, oral ibuprofen can be taken to relieve pain.
2. Complete ligament tear: If the ligament is completely torn and conservative treatment is not effective, surgery is needed as soon as possible to repair the ligament and restore joint function. When in pain, you can take aspirin and ibuprofen for pain relief. In the short term, try not to get out of bed, and should pay more attention to rest.
3. Fracture: For patients with fracture need to seek medical treatment as soon as possible, and use splints to fix, if necessary, surgical internal fixation treatment, and then through oral ibuprofen pain relief. Emergency braking is required for a short period of time.
Patients who are unable to move normally after a sprain should seek medical attention and have their ligaments and bones analyzed for damage through X-rays or other imaging tests, and then follow the doctor’s instructions for optimal treatment according to the individual’s condition. The above medications should be used in accordance with your doctor’s instructions.