10 Symptoms of a Sprained Ankle

By james

Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky

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The ankle is a joint that is often overlooked. It plays a very important role in making us as mobile as we are and without it, getting around would be a lot more difficult. It is not perfect, though, and the way it works means that it can be prone to injury under the weight of our own body. This is an injury that we know as a sprained ankle.

A sprained ankle can vary in terms of the damage caused. Usually, it is painful but will recover in a few days or so. Sometimes, though, ligaments can become completely torn, potentially resulting in permanent damage. If you have sprained your ankle and you do suspect you have caused real damage, you should arrange to speak with a medical professional as soon as you can.

Symptom #1: Pain

Pain is a very unpleasant sensation, but it is also a very important one. Without it, we might be doing ourselves serious harm and not even be aware. It is there to protect us and is often, quite literally, a life-saver. That’s little consolation for when we do feel pain, though, as it can be extremely difficult to bear.

If you sprain your ankle, you will know about it. Such an injury is very painful, made worse by the fact that it is difficult to avoid putting pressure on it. While the pain from a sprained ankle is largely unavoidable, it can be relieved to a degree with painkillers and other remedies.

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