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What Causes Sharp Pain In Left Hand And Wrist?
Question: Sharp pain in left hand and wrist, worse when trying to grasp something
Brief Answer:
Tendon inflammation at wrist
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Acute pain appears to be due to tendon inflammation called as dequervains tenosynovitis.
2. Pain should be more with thumb. No numbness should be there.
3. Excessive thumb activity causes this.
4. Complete Immobilization of thumb and also wrist is necessary. Along with it, ibuprofen for pain can be taken.
5. Apply ice pack over wrist.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Tendon inflammation at wrist
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. Acute pain appears to be due to tendon inflammation called as dequervains tenosynovitis.
2. Pain should be more with thumb. No numbness should be there.
3. Excessive thumb activity causes this.
4. Complete Immobilization of thumb and also wrist is necessary. Along with it, ibuprofen for pain can be taken.
5. Apply ice pack over wrist.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Do i need to see a doctor, what kind?
Brief Answer:
Surgeon or orthopedic surgeon
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking again.
If the pain does not subside with painkillers and immobilization, and if there is any increasing swelling in wrist, you will need to meet an orthopedic surgeon.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
If you do not have any further queries, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Dr. Prakash HM
Surgeon or orthopedic surgeon
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking again.
If the pain does not subside with painkillers and immobilization, and if there is any increasing swelling in wrist, you will need to meet an orthopedic surgeon.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
If you do not have any further queries, you can close the discussion and rate the answer.
Dr. Prakash HM
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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