mummies, what did you do for your child’s ankle sprain? any doctor recommendations?

hi mummies, hoping someone can share some advice! my son twisted his ankle during PE/sports yesterday and it’s quite swollen today. he can still walk but is limping and says it hurts quite a bit. i’ve been icing it and trying to get him to rest, but not sure if i should bring him to a doctor or just monitor for a few days. for those who’ve been through an ankle sprain with your kids, what did you do and how long did it take to recover? did you see a gp, physio or orthopaedic doctor? would really appreciate any recommendations too! 🙏

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I'd definitely bring him to see the PD or a GP just to be sure there's no fracture, since he's still limping quite a bit and the swelling is pretty significant. Once you've ruled that out, most ankle sprains do settle with rest, ice and elevation, though some parents I know have found physio helpful if the limp doesn't improve after a week or two. Recovery usually takes anything from a couple of weeks to a month depending on how bad the sprain is, so it's worth getting it checked early so you know what you're dealing with and can plan his activities accordingly.

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