How to treat swollen and painful ankles

Swelling and pain in this area of the ankle can be treated as follows: a. Brake and rest immediately. Do not use this side of the lower extremity to continue to bear weight or move this side of the ankle joint. Ask someone to support you and lie down to rest as soon as possible. Braking should be done as soon as possible. Braking can be done with an elastic bandage or ankle brace or ankle brace. Use cold compresses as soon as possible. The cold compress should be applied within 24 hours, and the earlier the cold compress is applied, the better the effect. After the cold compress is applied, you can use safflower oil or topical medication such as Yunnan Baiyao. If the pain and swelling are obvious, or if the patient cannot tolerate it, you can take oral anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving drugs such as Nimesulide, ibuprofen and diclofenac sodium. If, after the above treatment, the pain is not relieved or the symptoms continue to worsen, prompt consultation with an orthopedic surgeon is required.