What to do after a sprained foot

Sprained feet need to rest, rest, local cold compresses, if the swelling and pain is more obvious, we should consult the doctor in a timely manner, improve the relevant examination, according to the specific circumstances of the injury to give physical therapy, drug therapy or surgery. 1. Rest and recuperation: avoid activities after a sprained foot, elevate the lower limbs, and apply cold compresses locally, which can reduce oozing, reduce swelling and relieve pain, and avoid causing secondary injuries. 2. Physiotherapy: If it is only a simple soft tissue injury, 72 hours after the sprain, you can give local hot compresses, moxibustion, infrared irradiation, which can play a role in improving blood circulation, reducing swelling, and promoting the role of recovery. 3. Medication: If the pain is more intense, you can take oral non-steroidal painkillers, such as celecoxib, ibuprofen extended-release capsules, can play a role in relieving pain, you can also use Yunnan Baiyao aerosol, diclofenac diethylamide latex and other topical medications, need to be used under the guidance of a doctor. 4. Surgery: If there are ankle ligament rupture or unstable fracture in the joint through film or MRI, it may affect the function of the joint, and surgery is needed for internal fixation or repair. If the swelling and pain cannot be improved after resting and recuperating from a sprained foot, you should consult a doctor in time to avoid delaying your condition.