text: my friend hurt his ankle, what should he do? earlier this week my friend hurt his ankle while playing basketball. he jumped up and landed on it. one person said they heard a snap. it hurt him really bad for the rest of the day. i told him to go get it looked at but he didn't want to. it didn't turn black or blue so i don't think he broke something. anyway, now it's been about three days and he says he feels pain but he can at least walk. when he pokes it, it hurts though. can anyway diagnose what might've happened? did he break/sprain it? what should he do? no one can diagnose over the internet from a 2nd hand description. your friend should see a doctor.  the usual treatment if it's not broken would be the "rice" method: rest, ice, compress, elevate.  ace bandage, put it up with ice on it, don't use it.   but again, it could be cracked or something, and it's always better to see a doctor and be sure.