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Sprains and Strains.

Your child has been treated for a Sprain or Strain Injury. They have been thoroughly examined and are now considered fit to be discharged. The following will aid their recovery.

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Care Instructions for Sprains and Strains

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:

Take painkillers such as paracetamol, or ibuprofen after the first 72 hours, (both available from a chemist) to relieve the pain.

Use ice-packs to help reduce bruising and swelling (frozen peas in a damp towel will do but do not eat any frozen foods after being used as an ice-pack).

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.

Wear the supporting bandage if it is too tight.

If your fingers/toes go blue, take it off at once.

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