10 Symptoms of a Sprained Ankle
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #9: Cannot Put Foot Down
A sprained ankle can be very painful indeed. So painful that putting your weight down onto it can be unthinkable. This can make it particularly unpleasant if the patient still has to walk after causing the injury. Walking on a sprained ankle can also make the injury worse.
When you do have a sprained ankle, you should try and rest it as much as possible. Only walk anywhere if you really need to and ask family and friends to help you whenever they can. If you do need to move around, try to obtain some crutches or even a wheelchair to help you keep weight off the injury.
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