Tip from Xtreme Expeditions' Doc: > Sprain/Strain: > Obviously a sprained ankle is about as bad a thing that can happen when > > your only mobility is the feet you hiked in on. What's worse, > > the application of ice to the injury may not be a ready-made option. > > Its purpose (if done fast enough), is to lessen the leaking of blood from > > within now-torn blood vessels into the surrounding tissue areas, > > which makes swelling worse and slows the body's ability to later clean > > up the damage. > > However, the use of the mnemonic R.I.C.E. (Rest, Ice, Compression, > > Elevation), can still be useful. Rest is essential...Compression snug > > enough wrap to slow the easy leakage of blood and lymph fluids into > > torn tissues...The real key, once you can get off the affected area, > > is elevation, but it must be done right...The elevated part must be > > higher than your HEART for as long as possible! > > When nothing else is available, some 50% concentration of DMSO > > (dimethylsulfoxide) can be helpful in the first aid kit. > > It reduces tissue swelling when applied all around the affected area. > > However, the area must be well cleaned without chemicals, and the stuff > > can itch while it's working (along with making your mouth taste funny). > > Breaking a vitamin E capsule and smearing it over the area can at least > > stop the itch. Best of luck on your trek, and here's hoping for no injuries! > > Good Health, Allan Spreen, MD > jr
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