Sprained ankle pain - advice?

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Hi guys,

I'm 99% sure that I sprained my ankle yesterday morning. It didn't notice the swelling until a little while later so I didn't 'RICE' it for about 4-5 hours after the injury. Although I didn't walk on it very much either.

It was feeling okay all evening (I continued to use RICE) but now approx, 20 hours after the incident it feels just horrible. Does chronic pain tend to follow after a 1 to 2 mild sprain or should I be worried?

Thanks :)

Answer 1

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For a spained ankle your body is following the common path. Continue to use RICE only icing it for 5 to 15 min at a time if any longer you will cause more problems. You need to stay off it as much as possible. Chronic pain is usually defined as pain greater than 6 months so, but yes it will be very sore from days to weeks. Don't be worried, just continue what you are doing.

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Answer 2

My guess is that you have probably sprained it. A sprain is an overstretched or pulled ligament or tendon. I would suggest you stay off it as best you can. Purchase an ankle brace or wrap. These will give it support to make it heal. Pain can last for months if you do not treat this!

~happy healing

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I sprained my ankle and my doctor

Answer 3

maybe theres just a small fracture.....you can get chronic pain from just a mild sprain......just to make sure bout everything i would go to the doctor and maybe wrap it in a ace bandage or a brace