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What Causes Pain In Wrist?

A few months ago, my right wrist had a little pain in it. I thought I had slept wrong because I haven t done anything else that I know of. The pain got a little more sensitive over the next few weeks and went away for awhile. About three weeks ago, the pain came back, but only when I moved my wrist a certain way and when I did, the pain was awful! A couple days ago, the pain became consistent and then instead of only staying in my wrist it began shooting into my elbow and even up into my pinky. I ve thought about it and consider it being carpal tunnel syndrome from texting too much. I noticed this because whenever I move my thumb the pain in my wrist would become much worse.
Wed, 11 Mar 2015
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It is advisable to do hot fomentation,wearing a wrist band or brace for 10 days.Ibuprofen and actaminophen tabs for 5-7 days and application of anti-inflammatory gel like diclofenac gel.After 10 days re-evaluate your relief , and if need be go for xray?MRI of wrist and consult an orthopedic surgeon
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What Causes Pain In Wrist?

It is advisable to do hot fomentation,wearing a wrist band or brace for 10 days.Ibuprofen and actaminophen tabs for 5-7 days and application of anti-inflammatory gel like diclofenac gel.After 10 days re-evaluate your relief , and if need be go for xray?MRI of wrist and consult an orthopedic surgeon