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Question: I have a sprained wrist - fell on it - for over a month. it is more painful now. I used ice but probably not often enough. I take tylenol for the pain. I type on my MacBook probably more than I should. I don't know if I should
use ice or heat at this stage.
Thanks.
use ice or heat at this stage.
Thanks.
Brief Answer:
Hot compress is better.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Since the wrist was sprained more than a month ago using heat is a better option now. Excessive use of keyboard will also aggravate stress and pain. in addition to pain killer after meals you can use a local analgesic gel also after a hot compress. Using an elastic wrist brace will also help and give support to the wrist.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Hot compress is better.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Since the wrist was sprained more than a month ago using heat is a better option now. Excessive use of keyboard will also aggravate stress and pain. in addition to pain killer after meals you can use a local analgesic gel also after a hot compress. Using an elastic wrist brace will also help and give support to the wrist.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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