What to do when you fell down the stairs and hurt your ankle?

For most minor injuries, you just need to rest to allow damaged joints, bones or muscles to mend. Alternating ice packs with heat can help alleviate pain and bruising. Over the counter medicines, such as ibuprofen, can help with discomfort and inflammation.

What to do if you trip on your ankle?

Treatment

1. Rest. Avoid activities that cause pain, swelling or discomfort.
2. Ice. Use an ice pack or ice slush bath immediately for 15 to 20 minutes and repeat every two to three hours while you’re awake.
3. Compression. To help stop swelling, compress the ankle with an elastic bandage until the swelling stops.
4. Elevation.

How long does a injured ankle take to heal?

Mild, low-grade ankle sprains will usually heal in one to three weeks with proper rest and non-surgical care( such as applying ice). Moderate injuries may take between three and four weeks. Because of limited blood flow to the ligaments of the ankle, more severe injuries may take between three and six months to heal.

What to watch for after falling down stairs?

Signs of a serious condition Seek medical help immediately, if someone is experiencing a severe headache, nausea and vomiting, or confusion. Some injuries may cause severe bleeding that won’t stop after at least 15 minutes of pressure or there may be an obvious fracture. These conditions are considered emergencies.

Is walking good for ankle pain?

Resting your feet wherever possible by not running, walking or standing for too long can help to avoid any more inflammation. Wearing comfortable shoes with good arch support will also reduce the strain on your feet. Painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen can help to control the pain.

How long to recover from a fall down the stairs?

Often a FOOSH causes bruising on the palms of the hands as you extend them in an attempt to break your fall. Bruises can cause discoloration, pain, and slight swelling on your skin. Most bruises heal on their own without treatment in two to four weeks.

What happens when you fall from stairs?

Stairway falls can cause trauma to the walls of spinal discs, causing them to painfully compress or bulge (“slip”). This can lead to severe pain, numbness, and muscle weakness, not just localized at the point of trauma but radiating to the arms and legs as well.