Is It Normal to Still Feel Pain One Month After a Sprain?

Whether it is normal to still feel pain one month after a foot sprain depends on specific circumstances. If the sprain is relatively mild, pain persisting for a month is abnormal. If the sprain is more severe, pain lasting for a month is normal.

1. Abnormal

A foot sprain is a surgical condition. If the patient's local injury symptoms are mild, with only slight swelling and congestion, it will not cause severe damage to muscle tissue, and the general recovery time is faster. Symptoms will improve after 5 to 7 days of injury. Pain persisting for a month is an abnormal symptom and requires timely examination at the hospital.

2. Normal

If the patient's foot sprain is severe, causing severe damage to local muscle tissue and nerves, the general recovery time is longer, and complete recovery may not be achieved in about a month. It may also cause mild stabbing pain, which is a normal phenomenon and should not be a major concern. Clinical recovery can be achieved after a period of time. Bed rest for a short period, avoid vigorous exercise, and take medications such as Ibuprofen Sustained Release Tablets, Diclofenac Sodium Sustained Release Tablets, and Celecoxib Capsules when necessary.