how long should it take for a badly sprained ankle to heal?
87806
Definetely more than 6 weeks.\n\nRemember injuries of upperlimbs will heal in 3-4 weeks.\nLowerlimb injuries heal in 6-12 weeks.\n\nReach me for more info.
210906
In the time it has taken you to write this question and then receive the answer, you would know. the desease once it takes hold progresses very rapidly. in mere hours it can go from a small patch on your ankle to engulfing your whole leg.
567560
Ankle fusion is often the recommended surgical option for people with severe ankle joint deformity, a history of infection or dead bone or an inability to move the foot due to a neurologic lesion. Ankle fusion is more suitable for people who are younger than 30 and want to participate in high impact physical activities. Ankle fusion allows you to walk without a limp and without pain. \n\nAnkle fusion usually requires only a one-night hospital stay. The procedure takes about an hour and a half. Recovery time generally takes two to three months. Your ankle will be in a cast, and you will have to use crutches. VEry little physical therapy is needed. Patients do their own therapy by gradually increasing the weight load they put on the repaired ankle.
340310
I'm not a diabetic, but i know about ankle pain. 2 yrs ago I ws in acar accident and broke my heel and taylor joint (that's under the ankle joint). Also the ligaments, tendons , nerves, and blood vessels were damaged. My toenails didn't grow for 8 months! On the upside of that my pedicure really lasted! Ha! The swelling was horrendous! From my knee down to my toes was the same size. I was in a cast for 6 weeks and wore an equalizer boot to my knee for a year. The swelling went down about 6 months after I got out of the boot. I still have lots of pain and suffering, and my doctor and i are contemplating joint fusion. The sound of that is scary to me, like will I be left with a limp for life. (I already limp but I keep hoping it will gradually go away). You're not alone and now I know I'm not either!
1110016
If it's longer than 10 see a Dr. or emergency room. Especially if you have pain.3-5 days is normal.
1159741
Have you gone to a doctor yet?  It might be a sprain or a strain.  That can take anywhere from a few weeks to a year to heal.  I would stay off of it, and use ice if it starts to hurt too badly.  20 minutes with the ice, and 1 hour without it.  Do not keep the ice on for too long, because that can cause damage in and of itself.  I hope you heal up soon, babe!
465771
The inner part of your ankle can be sprained, or fractured.\n\nThe bony prominence in the inside edge of your ankle is called the medical malleolus and is part of the tibia bone, it is possible to fracture this bone.  Usually a fracture here occurs when you invert (twist your ankle).\n\nIt is also possible to strain the medial ligaments of your ankle, if this has occured the usually treatment is analgesia (pain relief), rest, elevation, ice and ankle support (ankle strapping).  Recurrent spraining of the ankle can sometimes be prevented by a physiotherapist teaching you ankle strengthening exercises.  A sprained ankle can take up to 6-12 weeks to fully heal.\n\nOnly your doctor and an xray can distinguish between a sprain and a fracture that requires a foot plaster.  If it is not improving with time/rest see a doctor.
7539
Talk to your doctor about what exercises you can do.  You don't want to injure your ankle or disrupt the healing.
988969
Get a clue, your body is trying to tell you something. You need to see your doctor.\n\nTreatment may include:putting ice packs on the injured area for 20 to 30 minutes every 3 to 4 hours for 2 to 3 days or until the pain goes away, taking anti-inflammatory medications prescribed by your doctor and doing rehabilitation exercises to help you return to your activity.\n\nWhile you are recovering from your injury, you will need to change your activity to one that does not make your condition worse. You may need to swim instead of running.
975585
Yes, you will be able to run again. Just make sure you go to physical therapy and do all the exercises they give you and your ankle should be close to what it was before it was broken. One big warning though, in colder weather or stormy weather it might ache.
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A sprained ankle happens when the ligaments have been damaged by the joint being twisted.\n\nWhen you twist your foot or ankle, it usually twists inwards damaging the ligaments on the outside of the ankle. Outward twists damaging the inside ligaments are rare.\n\nThe majority of cases are sports injuries but a sprained ankle can also happen in everyday life.\n     Injuries of this kind should receive first aid treatment following the RICE principle, which stands for Rest, Ice, Compression and Elevation. Cooling the injury as fast as possible will reduce the swelling and pain.\n\n\nRest\n\nThe injured foot must be rested for the first 24 to 48 hours to prevent any further injury.\n\n\nIce\n\nThe damaged area must be cooled by using an icepack or a packet of frozen peas. The ice must never have direct contact with the skin or the patient could get frostbite. A cloth should be placed between the ice and the skin. Ice can be laid on the affected area for up to 20 minutes every hour, but for no longer than three hours in all. Ice treatment has been known to be effective for up to 24 hours after the injury occurred.\n\n\nCompression\n\nThe compression must be firm but not too tight. It must not be allowed to affect the blood circulation. An elasticated bandage from the toes to the middle of the lower leg would be ideal.\n\n\nElevation\n\nThe foot must be elevated above heart level. It is most comfortable to lie down and elevate the limb with a few pillows. If you are sitting down, the legs can be raised on a chair or a table. This elevation should be maintained for a few days.
1090947
I would suggest from 2 to 6 weeks.\nTo be absolutely sure consult your\nhealth care provider.\nI wish you a speedy recovery.
511241
It will return to the normal size 95% of the time. It does take 4-10 weeks, depending on your healing abilities.
1125222
the bone will heal fine on its own, even stronger than before.\n\nsadly, your ligaments can only be repaired in surgery, sometimes not even then.\n\ni had to give up skateboarding because i neglected my ankles, so be safe. give it time and take the right steps to healing properly.
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It most certainly does. It soothes away the pain and (especially if you use it with hot water) soothes away the pain wonderfully. I don't know how it does it, but when I sprained my ankle I soaked it is Epsom salt every night and it healed up really quickly. The best way to know if it works on YOU is to just try it, I'm sure you'll be satisfied.
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My mother, about 5 foot 9 and 125 lbs, broke her ankle a few years ago. It took about two years to fully heal. The ankle is one of the slowest healing body parts in the human body, because while it is healing people often still put pressure on it. Be sure to use a wheel-chair and cast as long as it still hurts, or else it may heal incorrectly.
705683
Think about it.  They drilled out the screws that were in your bones.  Of COURSE it's going to hurt like h*** for a few days.  I had the plates and screws taken out of my ankle a few years back.  I was much better about 4 days later.  \n\nKeep it elevated, take your pain meds when you are supposed to for the first couple of days.  If it says "every 4-6 hours" take it every four.  Once the pain gets out of control, it's much harder to get it back down again.  Trust me on this.