injuries and poisoning
Ankle Sprains
Mild sprains
Most ankle sprains are mild, require no special treatment, and heal well. PRICE is recommended. It involves the following: Protection: Support of the ankle with an elastic bandage, a splint, a specially designed boot, or a cast depending on how severe the sprain is Rest: Not walking on the injured ankle and using a crutch to walk when necessary Ice: Putting ice packs on the injured ankle Compression: Compressing the ankle by wrapping it and the foot with an elastic bandage or tape Elevation: Elevating the ankle as much as possible Acetaminophenis usually used to relieve pain. Most people can begin to walk and exercise immediately as long as they wear supportive footwear. If an ankle sprain is mild, most people can walk and exercise immediately as long as they wear supportive footwear and are careful about using their foot. 