How to quickly reduce swelling in the ankle

We often see some people limping when they walk. That is because they sprained their ankle. A swollen ankle requires a certain amount of recovery time because there are many tendons in the ankle area and tendon injuries cannot heal quickly. So when the ankle is swollen, we must find a way to reduce the edema so that we can resume normal life as soon as possible. Let’s take a look at some folk remedies for swollen ankles.

Ankle swelling is a common disease in life. It is mainly caused by ankle sprain or strain, and the correct treatment method is not used in time to treat the swelling. When facing the disease of ankle swelling, patients should know what methods to use to reduce the swelling in their daily lives. Generally, some white vinegar or anti-edema drugs can be used to massage the affected area.

Recipe 1

Ingredients: 20g safflower, 20g fenugreek, 20g rhizome of fennel, 20g peach kernel, 20g frankincense, 20g myrrh, 15g papaya, 10g licorice, wrap with gauze. Add 2500ml of water to the above medicines, boil until 1000ml, add 50ml of white wine and 50ml of white vinegar to the basin for later use.

Usage: Steam and apply the affected area while it is hot. When the water temperature drops to a level that the human body can tolerate, immerse the affected area in the liquid medicine for about 30 minutes, and use a towel soaked in the liquid medicine to wash, rub and massage the affected area. In autumn and winter, it is advisable to cover with a towel during fumigation and washing to prevent heat loss. The continuous temperature of the medicine is the key to achieving good therapeutic effects. Apply 2 to 3 times a day, and each dose can be used 3 to 5 times. Dry the affected area after washing.

Recipe 2

Recipe: Cold compress.

Usage: Do not continue any activity after spraining your ankle. Apply ice or rinse with cold water to reduce swelling. Apply cold compress within 24 hours after spraining your ankle, for 30 minutes each time, with 2 to 3 hours between each application.

Recipe 3

Recipe: Hot compress method.

Usage: Apply hot compress 24 hours after spraining your ankle. You can soak your feet in hot water or apply hot compress with a hot towel. The main purpose of hot compress is to promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis to achieve the purpose of reducing swelling.

Everyone should know how to deal with the disease of ankle swelling in life, especially young people, because there is a high possibility of ankle swelling when playing ball. If you don’t know the method introduced in the article, it is recommended that you consult an orthopedic doctor in time.