Ankle Sprain Symptoms: What to Look For and What to Do

Ankle sprain = stretched/torn ligaments. Common signs:

• Swelling – puffy, inflamed.
• Bruising – discoloration from subcutaneous bleeding.
• Tenderness – pain on palpation.
• Pain – especially weight-bearing.
• Instability – wobbly, giving way.
• Deformity – in severe cases (possible fracture/dislocation).

Action: See a doctor for evaluation. Treatment depends on severity (RICE, bracing, PT, rarely surgery).