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What Causes Numbness In Hand After Hitting Wrist?

I hit my wrist today at work on the corner of a box. i believe i busted the vein in my wrisdt. It first hurt then burned for a bit. I went about my day fine but for the last 3 hours my hand has been numb and tingling. There is a smll reddish area where the vein is but no major signs of damage. Is the numbness normal and anything to worry about?
Mon, 27 Oct 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement 's  Response
Hello,
Thanks for your query.

It might be soft tissue injury or fracture. Numbness due to injury to superficial nerve fibres.
Without X-ray, it is difficult to differentiate a fracture from others. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance.
In the interim,apply ice packs to the affected area,anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid lifting and rest well.

I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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What Causes Numbness In Hand After Hitting Wrist?

Hello, Thanks for your query. It might be soft tissue injury or fracture. Numbness due to injury to superficial nerve fibres. Without X-ray, it is difficult to differentiate a fracture from others. I suggest you to consult an orthopaedician nearby for a detailed examination. You may get the X-ray of the area affected under his/her guidance. In the interim,apply ice packs to the affected area,anti-inflammatory drug like motrin to reduce pain and inflammation. Avoid lifting and rest well. I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query. Take care