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How To Reduce The Swelling In My Hand And Wrist?

Hi, I fell outside on pavement and caught myself face forward both arms were stretched out in front (that is how I caught myself), I did get medical attention and had xrays on both wrists. I was told I bruised the bone on my left wrist and my other wrist was fine. I did use a splint for a few days and within 2 weeks was feeling better. Now, two months later in the past two weeks my left hand/wrist has been swelling and my wrist has been starting to hurt again. I have not done anything to re-injur myself...Is this normal?
Fri, 24 Nov 2017
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

It is not normal for pain to return after 2 months.

This may be related to your previous injury or may be not. If pain and swelling is at your left wrist and there is no recent trauma then possibly it is a case of wrist sprain.

I would like to advise x-ray of the left wrist anteroposterior and lateral views. Start reusing your wrist splint. Take tab diclofenac sodium for pain relief. Consult your physician for prescription.

keep left wrist elevated on pillow. If x-ray shows abnormal findings then consult orthopaedic surgeon.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Jayesh Vaza
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How To Reduce The Swelling In My Hand And Wrist?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It is not normal for pain to return after 2 months. This may be related to your previous injury or may be not. If pain and swelling is at your left wrist and there is no recent trauma then possibly it is a case of wrist sprain. I would like to advise x-ray of the left wrist anteroposterior and lateral views. Start reusing your wrist splint. Take tab diclofenac sodium for pain relief. Consult your physician for prescription. keep left wrist elevated on pillow. If x-ray shows abnormal findings then consult orthopaedic surgeon. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Jayesh Vaza