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Ankle Sprain Treatment

Go to the emergency room if: Pain, bruising, or swelling is severe, the ankle looks deformed or seems dislocated, or the person can't put any weight on the ankle.

1. Control Swelling

Do RICE therapy:

 

2. Manage Pain and Inflammation

 

3. See a Health Care Provider

 

WebMD Medical Reference

Reviewed by Robert L. Norris, MD on November 01, 2011