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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
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Saurabh Gupta'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