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Suggest Remedy For Swollen Wrist Post A Sprain

I think i sprained my wrist last night. it s quite swollen. I tripped and tried to stop my fall by putting my hand out and I fell on my hand. Should I go to an Immediate Care facility first thing in the morning? I ve bee icing it and taking Advil.
Mon, 14 Dec 2015
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dear friend
it will be important to get your wrist Xrayed to rule out any fracture. the fall you have described usually results in a fracture
so please visit the emergency if possible right away and get your self treated properly
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Suggest Remedy For Swollen Wrist Post A Sprain

dear friend it will be important to get your wrist Xrayed to rule out any fracture. the fall you have described usually results in a fracture so please visit the emergency if possible right away and get your self treated properly