Hi,
Thank you for asking question on health care magic
if there is no fracture then it must be sprain
rest to the part for 3-4 weeks
keep the leg elevated
take ibuprofen 400mg twice daily after food
hot water fomentation twice daily
move you toes continuously as far as practicable to reduce edema
Hope this answer will serve your purpose
Take care
Dr.M.V.Subrahmanyam MD;DCH
Associate professor of pediatrics

Hi, thanks for writing to HCM.

Based on the given description, I suspect that you could have suffered Grade 2 or 3 ankle sprain because simple sprains (grade 1) will heal spontaneously within 1-2 weeks.

An MRI scan is needed to know the severity of injury to the soft tissue structures around the ankle.

The general management guidelines of ankle sprain includes the following measures -

• Protection – protect the injured area from further injury, by using a support or, in the case of an ankle injury, wearing shoes that enclose and support your feet, such as lace-ups.
• Rest – Stop the activity that caused the injury, and rest the injured joint or muscle.
• Compression – Apply a compression bandage around the injured area to limit any swelling and movement that could damage it further. You can use a crepe bandage. It should be wrapped snugly around the affected area but not so tightly that it restricts blood flow.
• Elevation – keep the injured area raised and supported on a pillow to help reduce swelling.
• Analgesics - Use simple painkillers like Advil or Aleve to reduce the pain and inflammation.

I suggest you to consult an orthopedic sports medicine specialist for further evaluation and management.

Hope this information is helpful. Good day