Emergency treatment when spraining your ankle [For acute pain, soothe with cold compress]

I once went up a mountain while traveling.

It's a low mountain that can be climbed in about two hours.

The normal area is flat.

The wooden deck path at the summit was well-maintained, so I was able to walk comfortably and reach a space where I could rest easily.

 

I think I was relieved at that time~

While thinking I could rest here, eat something, and do a bit, I looked around my surroundings.

Looking in that direction while saying you're going to the bathroom

I stepped on it...

I thought the place I stepped on in the world was a flat land.

But there were three steps below.

The foot that I thought was stepping on flat ground

Falling straight down the height of three steps

 

My right ankle is completely twisted.

It was a low mountain, so I was wearing sneakers.

The shoes are also not protected.

I couldn't move for about two hours there.

It felt like my right foot had no sensation.

I was unable to move because I was in a state of something being seriously wrong.

 

I thought it was flat ground, but even if I step on a slightly lower spot, I wobble or fall down.

Is it higher than that...

 

Thinking about that time still makes me dizzy~

Accidents don't usually happen when you're tense.

I think accidents happen more often when I relax.

 

I'm glad it happened then.

The companion was holding an ice pack.

More than half of the 500ml bottled water was frozen.

I immediately applied an ice pack to my foot while lying down.

 

If it's a fracture, walking down from the mountain is not even an option. A helicopter should be dispatched, or a 119 rescue team should be sent out.

 

I sat still for about two hours, holding an ice pack wrapped in a cloth against my face.

Do you sometimes have sensation in your feet in the middle?

I checked whether it was too cold.

 

Maybe because I responded quickly, there was no swelling.

About two hours later, I started tapping my foot.

It started to move.

 

After securely fixing the foot with an elastic band

One hand was supported for assistance, and the other hand used a hiking stick to walk down.

It's a descent trail that can be completed in two hours.

It seems to have taken about 5 hours.

I'm really glad that I was able to walk down like that.

 

I was almost ruined my trip because I was traveling.

It's fortunate that the emergency measures were properly taken.

I descended well and had a good trip.

 

My ankle is completely twisted.

A horizontal crack has appeared on the front third of the sole.

 

It was also a great fortune for the doctor.

They said that if the foot had been twisted like that, it could have resulted in a broken ankle or other fractures.

 

I lived with a bandage wrapped around for about a week.

For acute cases, it is better to reduce pain with cold compresses.

Chronic conditions should be treated with warm compresses.

Of course, it can vary depending on the pain.

 

Later, they applied hot packs for physical therapy.

It is said that applying warm compresses to improve blood circulation is beneficial.

 

 

Three key points to check when you sprain your ankle

Source: YouTube Bone Teacher

 

 

If there is pain when pressing around the affected area

It is recommended to see a doctor at the hospital.

 

Although there is no swelling or bruising visible externally, if there is pain in the three upper parts, there may be a fracture or hairline crack inside, so it is better not to delay and see a doctor.

 

What to do when you sprain your ankle and it turns purple or swells

You must receive medical treatment at the hospital.