Question - Ankle sprain ( continued swelling)

by Rama Ananth
(India)

I had an ankle sprain some months back, since it was mild it did not bother me much to see a doctor, but one day due to probably my overuse of it ( I am an Aerobics Instructor), I suddenly felt a lot of pain and had to consult a doctor.

X-rays showed everything was alright, so i had to go through MRI, which pointed out to some damage to the tissues/ tendon or something like that.

Anyway i took complete rest, and continued with the Rice and after a while i went to a physiotherapist. She gave me ultrasonic treatment (TENS), and some exercises, I took it for around 10 to 12 days, and stopped for I was slowly able to do everything as before and of course i continued with physiotherapy exercises at home with hot water with salt etc. I also use Arnica joint pain oil regularly.

Now I have recovered, but still the swelling is not gone, the swelling is the same amount it was, though the pain is not there. What should I do to get rid of the swelling. The doctor however said I should not bother as the swelling has come to stay there because I neglected it in the intial stage when I first felt I had a sprain. Is it true ?

I have noticed no amount of ice also helps in bring down the swelling, what should do?

Please answer me as i am worried, though not in pain.