What should I do?

Question:

I had volleyball tryouts for my highschool for 3 days and after the 2nd day my ankle started to really hurts. It seems worse today though. I probably shouldn't have gone to tryouts last night but I did and it hurt a little during practice but not that much. Could I have sprained it and not know it untill I got home from practice on the 2nd day. The symptoms I'm experiencing are
slight swelling
tenderness
redness around and on the ankle
pain with moving it
pain when I walk or run on it
pain when I climb up or down the stairs
I didn't make the team this year but It was my freshman tryouts so I have 3 more years to try to get on the team. I'm also 14. What do you think is wrong and what can I do for it. I have crutches at home if you think that I should be using them.

Answers:
R.I.C.E.

REST: Rest and elimination of activity which aggravates the injury.

ICE: Apply Cold to stop pain and restrict excess Fluid to the injury.

COMPRESSION: To further inhibit swelling caused by excess Fluid to the injury.

ELEVATION: To further inhibit swelling caused by excess Fluid to the injury.

Take an anti-inflammatory such as ibuprofen to help with the pain and swelling.

After following the above for 1-2 weeks and it fails to resolve itself, make an appointment with an Orthopedic Doctor to have it checked out.

GOOD LUCK!

Sounds like you could definitely have a sprain. Try to keep pressure off of it as much as possible, and use an ice pack or cooling agent to alleviate pain & swelling. For now, take advil or motrin for the pain and try to get in to your doctor. They'll be able to give you a clear diagnosis and will probably give you a wrap for your ankle and tell you how long you should stay off of it.

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