First Aid Series Part 2 - How to know if you have a sprained ankle and what to do - Tips for teens
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<html> <h3>You are having a great game or you are jogging or playing outside and suddenly you twist you ankle. It is very sore and you cannot put any weight on it. </h3> <h3>You did not hear any sound like a bone breaking but you are still in a lot of pain. You have most probably sprained your ankle. What now?</h3> <p> https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/globalassets/figures/a00150f08.jpg</p> <p><a href="https://orthoinfo.aaos.org/globalassets/figures/a00150f08.jpg">image source</a></p> <p>You do not only have to be an athlete to get a sprained ankle. You can step in a hole, slip from a step, fall over something or hurt it while walking in your new shoes.</p> <p>A sprained ankle means that you stretch or tear the ligaments that supports your ankle. This can be very painful and your ankle will swell and most probably turn blue.</p> <blockquote>Ligaments - a short band of tough, flexible fibrous connective tissue which connects two bones or cartilages or holds together a joint. </blockquote> <p>A sprain can be very minor and will heal easily without a lot of treatment, but it can also be severe, depending on how far the ligament has stretched or if you have torn it. Ankle sprains can be divided into three groups:</p> <p> </p> <blockquote><strong>Grade 1.</strong> This is a mild sprain where ligaments stretch slightly. Someone with a grade 1 sprain will feel some soreness and may notice a bit of swelling.</blockquote> <blockquote><strong>Grade 2.</strong> This is a moderate sprain where ligaments tear partly, making the ankle joint feel loose. The ankle will feel painful, and may stay swollen for a while. Putting weight on the foot can be difficult.</blockquote> <blockquote><strong>Grade 3.</strong> This is the most severe kind of sprain, where an ankle ligament tears completely. The ankle joint will be very painful, with quite a bit of swelling. The person's ankle will feel loose and unsteady and early on the person probably won't be able to put any weight on the ankle.</blockquote> <p>If you have a 'Grade 1' sprain, you can just put some ice on it and keep your ankle from moving for a day or so and it will be better, but it is better to visit the doctor. He will have a look at your ankle and move it in different directions to see how severe the sprain is (this can be sore, so you will have to bite on your teeth). </p> <p>If the doctor is not sure if it is a sprain or a broken bone, he will send you for an x-ray to determine the extent of the injury.</p> <p>If the sprain is not to bad and you know that you will be able to treat yourself, you can strap your ankle and put some ointment on it that will help with the swelling. Drink a pain pill and some anti-inflammatory meds and it will be much better the next day.</p> <h3>It is important that you strap your ankle in the correct manner, to prevent it from moving too much, so that the ligament will heal quickly.</h3> <p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kJe9nobzGr4</p> <p>You do not have to be very active to sprain an ankle. You can just walk and roll your foot the wrong way and it can happen. It can happen to anybody at any time - how severe it is will just differ from person to person or what you were doing when it happened.</p> <blockquote>The most common type of sprained ankle is called an inversion sprain, or lateral ligament sprain. With this type of sprain, the ankle turns so the sole of the foot is facing inwards, stretching and possibly damaging the ligaments on the outer part of the ankle. </blockquote> <h3>It is possible that you can prevent ankle sprains if you do the following:</h3> <ul> <li>If you are going to take part in any sport, make sure you warm up properly before you start playing. Also make sure you roll your ankles a few times that the ligaments are warm and stretched and a sudden movement won't cause a sprained ankle easily.</li> <li>If you are running or walking and you see that the area where you are doing it is uneven, watch you step so that you do not slip off a rock with your foot and roll your foot and cause a sprain.</li> <li>If you have sprained your ankle before, you will likely sprain it easily again, so it is a good idea to strap it or wear an ankle guard or shoes that supports your ankle when you participate in any sport.</li> <li>Get shoes that fit properly and are comfortable. A lot of women sprain their ankles because they are wearing high heels with which they struggle to walk properly.</li> </ul> <p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjzLMM-fAks</p> <h3>Depending on how bad you have sprained your ankle, the time will vary for it to heal, but it is usually between 4-6 weeks. Do the following to speed up the healing process</h3> <ul> <li>Get enough rest for your ankle, Do not put all your weight on it and if the sprain is bad, rather keep from walking on it. You cannot just go right back to normal activities, you will just hurt yourself more.</li> <li>For the first 48 hours after the injury, you can 'ice' your ankle. Put some ice in a towel and keep it on the injured area for 20 minutes or so, until the swelling goes down. Repeat this every 4 hours or so.</li> <li>If your doctor has put your ankle in a 'splint or moon boot' keep it on for as long as the doctor ordered. Do not try and be a hero or try to show people how strong you are, you will just end up hurting yourself again.</li> <li>If you sit or lie on your bed, put some cushions under your foot to keep it elevated. This will help with the swelling and the pain.</li> <li>If you have ointment or pills, make sure you use it as per the prescription.</li> </ul> <p>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bZ3E_je08Dc</p> <h3>Give yourself the time you need to heal properly. Do not push yourself too hard and hurt yourself again. You can do some light exercises or stretching once your ankle feels better, and before you know it you will be back to normal.</h3> <p>Also have a look at the first part of the First Aid posts - <a href="https://steemit.com/steemiteducation/@alishi/first-aid-series-part-1-anaphylactic-shock-how-to-recognize-it-and-what-to-do-tips-for-teens">Anaphylactic shock</a></p> <p>https://imgoat.com/uploads/3db85ed909/85709.gif</p> <p> https://imgoat.com/uploads/3db85ed909/85708.png</p> </html>
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