What is ankle sprain?
An ankle sprain is an injury to the ligament in the ankle. The ligaments are structures that control excessive movement of the joint. When an ankle sprain happens, the ligament is stretched too far, and is either partially or completely torn.
How do members experience ankle sprain?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with ankle sprain*
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Stress
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Fatigue
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Depressed mood
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Anxious mood
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for ankle sprain*
Who has ankle sprain on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 6 | |
| 20s | 7 | |
| 30s | 41 | |
| 40s | 39 | |
| 50s | 46 | |
| 60s | 29 | |
| 70+ | 13 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 47 | |
| Female | 131 |