In our lives, people often inevitably run, jump, etc. At these times, many people are very prone to unexpected situations. For example, some people will A sprained and swollen ankle is something that many people don’t know how to deal with. So how do you reduce the swelling when your ankle is sprained? How to reduce the swelling of a sprained ankle?

1. Sit down and don’t move around.

If you sprain your foot, in order to avoid adding injury to the injury, it’s best to sit down and don’t move around with the sprained foot. If possible, it is best to find a fixture to prop up the sprained foot first. This is because elevating the sprain a little can help reduce swelling.

2. Cold compress

In the first two days and two nights when the foot is sprained or sprained, you can apply cold compress to the injured area. Because cold compress can help pores shrink and capillaries contract, which can help relieve congestion, swelling and pain in the injured area. It should be noted that when applying cold compress, it should not be too cold to avoid other damage to the affected area due to low temperature.

3. Hot compress

After 48 hours of cold compress, you can try to apply hot compress to the swollen and painful areas of sprained and sprained feet. This can promote blood circulation in the affected area. Helps reduce swelling and blood stasis. When using the same hot compress, do not overheat it to avoid scalding your feet.

4. Apply plasters

After the ankle is sprained and swollen, you can apply a plaster on the swollen and painful area, which can relieve pain, activate blood circulation and remove blood stasis. However, it should be noted that you must not apply plaster when the sprain has just been sprained, otherwise it will aggravate the swelling and pain. It is best to apply a plaster 24 hours after applying cold compress to reduce swelling.

5. Spray medicine

The best way to treat a sprained or swollen ankle is not to move it too much within 24 hours, and just use ice cubes. Just apply a cold compress. If you need to use topical medicine that can reduce swelling and pain, it is best to wait 24 hours before using it. It should be noted that your skin must not be allergic to the medicine that is sprayed externally.

6. Massage

If your ankle is sprained and swollen, it is best not to rub or pinch it yourself. The best way is to find a professional doctor to perform local massage for you to relieve the swelling of the affected area. painful condition. Performing massage on your own without knowing what is going on can easily aggravate the swelling and pain in your legs.

7. What to pay attention to

(1) It is not advisable to massage the injured area immediately after a sprain. Local small blood vessels rupture, forming hematomas.

(2) It is not advisable to apply plaster immediately

If an ankle sprain occurs, it is not advisable to use plaster in a short period of time, as it may aggravate pain and swelling.

(3) Pay attention to dietary coordination

After spraining your ankle while playing basketball, you must also pay attention to dietary coordination. It is recommended to mainly eat light foods and try not to eat spicy and hot foods.