What should I do if I sprain my ankle during breastfeeding?

Many people will sprain their ankle if they are not careful in life. If a woman sprains her ankle during breastfeeding, it will be more troublesome because the woman's body is relatively weak during this period and she also needs to breastfeed her child. It is best not to take medicine if you sprain your ankle, but you must adjust the treatment in time so that you can get better as soon as possible. The following editor will talk about some specific treatment methods for sprained ankle during breastfeeding.

Stop walking immediately and find a stable place to sit down as quickly as possible. If the affected area is obviously swollen within 30 minutes after the injury, go to the hospital in time to check whether the bones are injured. If the swelling of the affected area is not severe, do not put any stress on the affected foot within 48 hours. When walking is necessary, use a hard object such as a stick as support.

Elevate the affected foot. When sitting or lying down to rest, use a pillow or backpack to elevate the injured foot. This can promote venous return, speed up blood and lymph circulation, and thus reduce local swelling and pain.

Apply cold compress. Cold compress can cause blood vessels to constrict, reduce bleeding, control the progression of injuries, and have the effects of stopping bleeding, reducing swelling, and relieving pain. During the first 48 hours after a sprained ankle, you can apply an ice pack or cold towel for 10 minutes every hour. Remember to place a wet cloth between the skin and the cold compress, and observe the local skin color. Stop immediately if it turns purple or numb.

Hot compress. Avoid applying hot compresses when you are just injured to prevent dilation of blood vessels and increased bleeding. When the pain and swelling stabilize, and the affected foot does not feel swollen or painful even when hanging down, and the skin temperature of the injured area returns to normal, which is usually after 48 hours, you can consider using hot compresses to help dissipate the blood stasis.

When you are just injured, you can spray the hemostatic topical medicine on the wound. After 48 hours, the bleeding stops and the swelling gradually stabilizes. At this time, you can apply Wuhudan externally or take Huoxue Zhitongsan internally to disperse the blood stasis. You can also try some natural remedies, such as boiling pepper, ginger, and salt in water and then soaking the injured area.

It is best for the mother not to move in the first two days after the injury. When the swelling and pain gradually subside, she should add some gentle exercises, which can help absorb the local swelling. In addition, she should pay attention to replenishing calcium in the body, which can also help her avoid frequent sprains. This should be especially noted when taking care of her children.