How to deal with ankle sprains urgently?

It is inevitable that we will get injured in our daily life. If the ankle joint is sprained due to external force, the harm is relatively large. It is easy to cause ligament fiber tearing, and even bone tearing in severe cases. It often occurs in the joints. At this time, emergency treatment should be carried out in time. First of all, ice packs should be used for cold compresses to reduce swelling. In addition, you should go to the hospital for examination and treatment in time.

1. Ice

Place crushed ice or ice water in a plastic bag and apply to the injured area for 20 minutes every 4 hours while you are awake. If conditions permit, apply ice immediately when sprained, and go to the hospital or go home to treat it yourself depending on the severity of the condition. If there is no time to apply ice, and if the condition is serious, edema will definitely occur on the same day or the next day. It is recommended to use Chinese medicine to treat it and elevate the injured leg.

2. Raise

When you don't need to move it, elevate the injured ankle, at least higher than your waist to be effective. Try not to let the injured foot touch the ground until the swelling has subsided significantly. If possible, keep the injured foot elevated (usually above the heart). At the same time, it can be assisted by physical therapy, such as using an infrared baking lamp. After baking, you can apply Chinese medicine immediately. This will be more conducive to the absorption of the medicine and help to disperse blood stasis.

3. Oppression

Wrap the injured part with an elastic bandage. It should not be too loose or too tight. If it is too loose, it will be ineffective and easy to fall off. If it is too tight, the toes will swell and become numb, and blood circulation will be impeded.

4. Crutch

Use crutches to help you walk; the injured foot can be completely off the ground, or slightly on the ground to support your weight within a painless range. However, you should not land on your toes first, because this will easily cause an inversion sprain when the sole of your foot is facing downward. You should let your heel land first, and then the entire sole of your foot, just like walking normally.