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What Causes Itchy, Red And Swollen Wrists?
Question: Both wrists are red,swollen and itch severly
Brief Answer:
Can be inflammation or allergy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Red swollen and itchy wrists can be due to an inflammation in the area due to tendonitis or allergy. Since you have already taken an antiallergic you now need to take an anti inflammatory also. keep the wrists in resting position avoid all painful movements and consult an orthopedic for an examination in case the swelling increases.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be inflammation or allergy.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Red swollen and itchy wrists can be due to an inflammation in the area due to tendonitis or allergy. Since you have already taken an antiallergic you now need to take an anti inflammatory also. keep the wrists in resting position avoid all painful movements and consult an orthopedic for an examination in case the swelling increases.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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