Sprain

The twisting of different part of the body could tear or break the ligament due to excessive stress on joint. Due to this, the part of the joint can be swelled that is called sprain. It takes place generally at wrist, ankle, joints etc.

Symptoms of sprain

• There will be pains and swelling in and around the injured joint.
• It is difficult to move the injured part.

First Aid to sprain

• To make the swollen part unmovable, the injured part should be provided with bandage with bamboo lath as support.
• Water bandage should be used to decreased the swollen part.
• If bone is broken, then we should carry the patient to the hospital for proper treatment.
• If ankle is sprained, then we should bandage his/her ankle.