"Is It Normal for My Ankle to Still Be Slightly Swollen After 20 Days of a Sprain?"

Twenty days after twisting the ankle, there is still slight swelling around the ankle, which is related to poor blood return and local tissue congestion. It is recommended to adopt corresponding treatment methods, such as elevating the injured limb, local hot compress, and infrared radiation therapy.

1. Elevate the Injured Limb: The swelling that persists 20 days after twisting the ankle may be caused by poor blood return in the foot. When lying in bed, the injured limb can be elevated by 10 to 30 degrees to promote blood return and reduce swelling.

2. Local Hot Compress: Applying a hot towel to the ankle joint can help reduce pain, eliminate swelling, and prevent blood stagnation in the affected area.

3. Infrared Radiation Therapy: If the ankle joint remains swollen 20 days after twisting the ankle, local infrared radiation therapy can also be performed. The swelling of local tissues will gradually decrease after regular infrared radiation.

Apart from the above methods, local immobilization or taking traditional Chinese medicines such as Huoxue Zhitong Pian (Blood-Activating and Pain-Relieving Tablets), Sanqi Shangpian (Pseudo-ginseng Injury Tablet), or Shujin Huoxue Pian (Muscle-Relaxing and Blood-Activating Tablet) can also be adopted for active treatment as per the doctor's advice, which is conducive to later recovery. If the symptoms of ankle redness and swelling continue to worsen, and ankle movement is significantly limited, medical attention should be sought promptly.