In the case of a minor foot sprain, the swelling usually goes down in 7~10 days and you can resume normal walking in 2~3 weeks. If the sprain is severe, it will take 3~4 weeks for the swelling to go down, and it usually takes 6~8 months to walk normally.
Sprained feet can be caused by too much strenuous exercise, uncomfortable shoes, ligament laxity and other reasons, which may cause localized joint or ligament damage. If the sprain is only minor, with no displacement or fracture, the swelling can be reduced in 7-10 days, and you can return to normal walking in 2-3 weeks after following the doctor’s instructions to carry out reasonable rehabilitation training.
If the sprain is more serious, with displacement or bone fracture, it needs to be treated by surgery. In this case, the swelling will take longer, usually 3~4 weeks or longer to reduce the swelling, and severe sprains may take 6~8 months to walk normally.
Sprained feet need to be immobilized to prevent further aggravation of the injury. It is recommended to go to the hospital in time, the specific situation needs to be standardized treatment under the guidance of the doctor.