Category: General Health
Question: I sprained my ankle over a week ago it got swollen for some days but it has reduced now I used ice everydaymorning and night and I also used a deep pain relief from I got at the pharmacy Even though I am still feeling pain around my ankle I also feel like my walking is better now but the problem is I cant try to run or even stand for too long the ankle starts aching me and the pain starts again for some minutes What do you think I should do
Answer: Hello 

Good morning and sorry about the sprain It takes a while for sprains to heal completely sometimes up to three weeks or more 

This depends largely on activity of the affected limb Excessive usage will lengthen the time it takes to heal 

I suggest that you do not try to run for now and allow it heal properly You can also use some analgesics to help with the pain 

Another thing is I suggest is see a doctor and probably have an Xray done There have been cases like this where one keeps managing sprain meanwhile there is a fracture in the affected limb 

I hope this helps Cheers