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Wrist Pain, Numbness In Hand. Is It Broken?

I do martail arts. I was fighting last friday, after I was done fighting my wrist really hurt . I ended up going to the er and they said I just sprained it. and to come back a week later. its been a week I came because my hand has gone numb a few times now and it still hurts. My wrist also started click if I move it side ways. Is it broken?
Mon, 21 Jan 2013
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Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
Are you able to move your wrist joint properly?
There may be possibility of nerve damage (as numbness is present) and wrist fracture.
You should consult with orthopedic surgeon and should go for x ray of the affected wrist.
Any type of fracture can be diagnosed by this x ray.
If x ray is normal, then you should go for POP cast for support of wrist.
You should also go nerve conduction studies of the affected limb.
You should take analgesic with muscle relaxant for relief of symptoms.
Take care,
Dr. Mayank Bhargava
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Wrist Pain, Numbness In Hand. Is It Broken?

Hi, Thanks for posting your query. Are you able to move your wrist joint properly? There may be possibility of nerve damage (as numbness is present) and wrist fracture. You should consult with orthopedic surgeon and should go for x ray of the affected wrist. Any type of fracture can be diagnosed by this x ray. If x ray is normal, then you should go for POP cast for support of wrist. You should also go nerve conduction studies of the affected limb. You should take analgesic with muscle relaxant for relief of symptoms. Take care, Dr. Mayank Bhargava