In daily life, it is common for children to sprain their ankles due to careless walking or insufficient exercise preparation, which may cause swelling of the injured area, the appearance of subcutaneous bruising spots, and in severe cases, affect walking. So, what should children do if they sprain their ankles?
If a child accidentally sprains their foot, first check the severity of the injury. If they can still stand and walk barely after the sprain, it indicates that the sprain is mild and can be treated on their own; If there is severe pain during ankle movement, inability to stand or walk continuously, and a tendency for bones to gradually swell after a sprain, it may be a sprain of the bone. The child should be taken to the hospital for X-ray diagnosis and treatment immediately.
In general, the first emergency treatment for a child with a sprained foot is to quickly apply cold compress, which can constrict the blood vessels at the site of the sprain and prevent swelling and pain from spreading. Twisting with ice is one of the self treatment methods that most people know about, and it is important to apply ice within one's tolerance range based on individual conditions.
When a child sprains their foot for 24 hours and the small blood vessels no longer bleed, hot compress can be used to relieve swelling. A hot towel can be applied to the affected area, or a warm water bag can be applied to the affected area. Massaging the affected area can also promote blood circulation in the injured area, which is very helpful for reducing swelling in the sprain.
