You have been treated for a sprain or strain injury. You have had a thorough examination and are now considered fit to be discharged. The following instructions may help aid your recovery.
Care instructions for a Sprain or Strain
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 may be given a supporting bandage.
You should:
- Wear the supporting bandage we have given you.
- 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.
*Caution if asthmatic/stomach ulcer
You should not:
- Wear the supporting bandage at night.
- Wear the supporting bandage if it is too tight.
If your fingers/toes go blue, take it off at once.
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