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Sprain
Overview
A sprain is a sudden wrench of a joint causing an injury to a ligament. When the ligaments are twisted, blood vessels usually rupture causing the tissues to bleed. A sprain is caused by overuse or trauma to the ligaments. It can happen in any joint of the body but the most common joints are: fingers, knees, and ankles. Sprains in the neck usually happen after a car accident.
Featured Remedy
Sprain Soak outer leaves of cabbage in hot water and unfold around the area with sprain and leave it for 10-15 minutes.
Ingredients
Sprain
Cabbage
Precautions
Sprain
Take some minerals rich food like banana before going to bed in order to protect yourself from sprains.
Drink plenty of water when the sprain comes on, preferably with lemon juice in it. Orange juice is also helpful in maintaining the water content of the body.
Avoid tea, coffee and chocolates. Instead, have a cup of warm milk before going to bed.
In case of regular sprains, get them checked by the doctor. It is indicative of some circulatory problems in your legs.
Other Remedies
Sprain
Application of cold compresses on the area with a bandage is highly helpful to get relief from pain.
Massaging the area with almond oil and garlic oil is very helpful in reducing pain.
Soak the sprain area in warm water with some drops of lavender oil.
Wrap chopped onions in a muslin cloth and put on the affected area.
A hot Epsom salt bath is also helpful for relief from pain.
All advice is intended to be for informational purposes only, and not a substitute for professional or medical advice and/or diagnosis/treatment. DesiDieter does not provide medical advice and is not a substitute for professional medical advice from a qualified healthcare provider.
