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Suggest Treatment For Sprained Wrist
I don't know whether I sprained my wrist or what but I can move my fingers and my wrist sideways but it hurts when I move it backwards. It does not look too swollen, or I can't tell, but my fingers burn and feel a little numb. Is this minor? I can't get a doctor until the morning and I am afraid to sleep on it. I don't even know what I did but I am so worried.
Tue, 3 Jun 2014
Hi,
DIAGNOSIS: Wrist sprain.
This usually happens when there is a fall on an outstretched hand where the ligaments on the volar aspect get stretched.There also could have been a sudden compression on the median nerve which may be responsible for the burning and numbness.This is come down over a period of time.
TREATMENT:1) wrist brace for about 2 weeks.
2) analgesic
DIAGNOSIS: Wrist sprain.
This usually happens when there is a fall on an outstretched hand where the ligaments on the volar aspect get stretched.There also could have been a sudden compression on the median nerve which may be responsible for the burning and numbness.This is come down over a period of time.
TREATMENT:1) wrist brace for about 2 weeks.
2) analgesic
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