Patient's question:
My little baby ran too fast and then had a mishap. He fell to the ground a few times. Then he twisted his ankle. When we looked at it that night, his ankle was swollen and red, so high like half a bun, and it hurt him so much that he cried. His dad kept scolding him nearby, and my mother-in-law and I were so worried.What kind of assistance is needed: The baby twisted his ankle, and the ankle is swollen so high. How should it be treated?
Doctor's answer:
After twisting your ankle, avoid further exercise. Apply ice or cold compress to the injured area for the first 24 hours to reduce swelling. After 24 hours, you can continue cold compresses to help with bruising and apply blood-activating medications like honghua oil.Children who twist their ankles require close supervision because their bones are still developing. When running, make sure to remind them to be much more careful and slow down.
The above advice is for the question "How to treat a swollen ankle on a baby." I hope it helps you. Wishing you good health!