Pilgrim’s Health

Ankle Sprain

It is a rupture or stretching of the ligaments that surround and tie the leg to the foot when tripping while walking or jogging.
Symptoms:
They vary according to the severity of the injury, but generally include: pain, redness, bruising, swelling, or loss of ankle movement.
Note:
If you think you have sprained your ankle, do the following:
  • Relax.
  • Use ice inside a bag and fix it on the ankle for a third of an hour.
  • Remove the bag when you feel numbness in the ankle.
  • Press it.
  • Lift the feet higher than the body level, and do not put weight on the ankle.
  • Using safe pain relievers, which do not interfere with your health condition.
  • If the pain and swelling continues, consult your doctor so that he can rule out a fracture.​

Last Update : 23 June 2022 03:35 AM
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