You have been treated for damage to your ligaments. You have had a thorough examination and are now considered fit to be discharged. The following instructions will aid your recovery.
About your injury
Sprains to ligaments are very common and we do not always X-ray this type of injury. The injured area will be bruised and swollen and might stay painful and uncomfortable for another two months, but this won’t be as bad as it is now.
You should:
- If we have given you a supporting bandage you must wear it.
- Take painkillers such as ibuprofen or paracetamol (both available from a chemist) to relieve the pain.
- Use ice-packs (frozen peas in a damp towel will do) to help reduce bruising and swelling.
- Gently exercise your injured area to stop it becoming stiff.
- Go to your GP if the pain does not get any better and we have not arranged to see you again.
You should not:
- Wear the supporting bandage at night. If your fingers/toes go blue, take it off at once.
- Wear the supporting bandage if it is too tight.
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