How long does it take for a sprained ankle to heal?

Question

Hello doctor,

I fell during my netball game last week, and my ankle cracked and became swollen. So I went to the hospital and had an X-ray done. They did not examine me because they thought my ankle was not fractured. But today I cannot move my foot as it is swollen, and I also noticed discoloration in the foot. What could be the reason?

Kindly help.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you for your query.

This is an ankle sprain. I suggest you to follow a few instructions mentioned below.

Keep the leg elevated.
Use ankle stirrup brace.
Apply ice pack thrice daily for two days.
Take tablet Piroxicam (nonsteriodal anti-inflammatory drug) 20 mg twice daily for ten days after food.
Take Rabeprazole (antacid) 20 mg twice daily for ten days before food.
Take a tablet of Shelcal (Calcium and Cholecalciferol) 500 mg twice daily before food for 30 days.
Take a tablet of vitamin D once daily for ten days.
Avoid these tablets if you have bronchial asthma.
Practice wobble board exercises to strengthen muscles.

Kindly consult a specialist, talk to them and take medications with their consent.

I hope this has helped you. Thank you.