How long does a sprained ankle stay swollen?

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if the pain is gone, i suppose you sprained it a while ago.

when your not walking around, keep your leg up above your chest, you need to drain the fluid out of your leg.

ice wont help now, its too late. untill you drain it off, every time you walk around it will fill up again.

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week

it depends on your body and immune system but you should always rise it and put ice on it thats about it and then when you think you have enough strength then walk on it Depends on how badly you sprained it, and how well you rest it and let it heal.

a week and a half

Maybe a week, two weeks - depends. Sorry, man - feel better!

depends how badly swollen and how much you are walking on it - had a very badly sprained ankle years ago - issues with swelling for more than 2 weeks (didn't know I shouldn't walk on it) - as a result, took a few years before it was back to where it should be Make sure you do not exert too much pressure on your ankle. And apply heat to help.

I sprained my ankle badly, but, refuse to not miss out on some golden surf opporunities. Each surf i have been on, i have hurt it again and it has now been 3 weeks. Ouch!

a week or so. it can take up to about 2 weeks that is how long it took with mine i sprained both about 3 months apart and it took one about 3 months to get better and had to be put in a cast, the other is still messed up after over one year. take cair of it do the ice and elevation stuff try to stay off it. if it is swollen for longer then a week or so then you need to see a Dr there might be a problem with circulation

probably about 3 to 4 days depends upon how much you are up on it and how bad you sprang it. It can bother you for months just depends upon your body size and how often you stand on it or walk on it.

YOU SHOULD ALWAYS ICE THE SWOLLEN ANKLE IN ICE WATER.LIKE A BUCKET FULL OF IT FOR 2O MINS. THIS WILL HELP THE SWOLLENESS TO GO DOWN VERY RAPIDLY.
BUT I WOULD SAY 3-4 DAYS..IF LONGER..GO TO THE HOSPITAL.

Keep your foot elevated (higher than your heart), alternate ice and heat 30 minutes for each. Swelling should go down in 5-7 days.

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