Ice compress can effectively relieve capillary bleeding and help relieve pain. At this time, ice can be applied externally, which can promote the spasm and contraction of injured capillaries, reduce bleeding and reduce swelling. Secondly, more than 24 hours after sprain, hot compress, Chinese herbal fumigation or external application of plaster for promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis, detoxification and pain relief can be applied to the injured part, and acupuncture, moxibustion and other methods can also be used. After ankle sprain, the swelling of instep should be treated with local ice pack immediately to reduce the skin surface temperature and reduce the degree of subcutaneous bleeding. After admission, the foot was examined by CT to rule out the possibility of fracture.
After 24 hours of ice compress, local hot compress should be carried out to speed up blood circulation and promote edema regression. It's normal to have a sprained instep, because the fracture of the foot is caused by trauma, so you should pay attention to rest during this time, or you can use a hot towel to compress it. If you feel pain, it is suggested that you should pay more attention to rest during this time and don't walk often, which is very harmful to your feet. Usually, you should add more vitamins and various fruits and vegetables.
If the local pain and swelling are obvious after the injury, X-ray examination is needed in time to rule out the possibility of fracture. If the pain is severe, you can also take oral analgesic drugs, but it should be reminded that these drugs have certain side effects.