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Swelling In The Palms Of Right Hand, Moving Restricted. Advice?
I punched my chair in a fit of anger, and now i have swelling about an inch above the wrist on the pinky side of my right hand . it hurts to grasp anything tightly, and movement is restricted (Can not bend the wrist back past the straight position without great difficulty/pain) otherwise I can move all fingers fine without issue, so long as I dont over extend my fingers. Is this something which will pass on it s own accord, or something which i would need medical attention for. I d only just done it about 7 hours ago, so since it happened it has improved. However, i haven t the money at present to seek medical attention.
Thu, 8 Nov 2012
Hello and thanks for the query
First of all immobilize you wrist by some support like cardboard and keep the forearm elevated.
Can take analgesic drugs and anti-inflammatory drugs to control pain.
Do not try to massage the site.
If you swelling and pain reduces with in 2-3 days than you can start slight movement and see whether painful or not. Else you have to go for X-ray and rule out any type of fracture. If your symptoms increases or become worse and does not resolve in 2-3 day. you must consult your doctor for further investigations.
Best Wishes
First of all immobilize you wrist by some support like cardboard and keep the forearm elevated.
Can take analgesic drugs and anti-inflammatory drugs to control pain.
Do not try to massage the site.
If you swelling and pain reduces with in 2-3 days than you can start slight movement and see whether painful or not. Else you have to go for X-ray and rule out any type of fracture. If your symptoms increases or become worse and does not resolve in 2-3 day. you must consult your doctor for further investigations.
Best Wishes
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