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What Causes Sudden Wrist Pain And Swelling?
I am having wrist joint pain in the morning I can hardly move this just started about a week ago I can not hardly move my fingers hands and one wrist is swollen at the joint it s also in my shoulder and kness I did not have any of this until about a week ago it s worse I think he morning if I can keep moving its better my lower back gets so sore when I m on my feet to long at one time also please help answer this
Thu, 25 Feb 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sudden wrist pain and swelling . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like trauma ,arthritis , carpal tunnel syndrome , gout or ganglion cysts. Allergic reaction or local infection can also cause pain and swelling in wrist. You can also put your wrist in hot water tub for 15 minutes daily and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Do not lift heavy object with arm and give proper rest to your arm . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with physical examination , urine test . Doctor may recommend surgical removal or may prescribe antibiotics , allopurinol along with anti inflammatory . Doctor may also recommend physical therapy .Doctor may fix the abnormality by plaster , splint , bandage in case of fracture OR may recommend surgery in case of fracture and hematoma .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sudden wrist pain and swelling . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like trauma ,arthritis , carpal tunnel syndrome , gout or ganglion cysts. Allergic reaction or local infection can also cause pain and swelling in wrist. You can also put your wrist in hot water tub for 15 minutes daily and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Do not lift heavy object with arm and give proper rest to your arm . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with physical examination , urine test . Doctor may recommend surgical removal or may prescribe antibiotics , allopurinol along with anti inflammatory . Doctor may also recommend physical therapy .Doctor may fix the abnormality by plaster , splint , bandage in case of fracture OR may recommend surgery in case of fracture and hematoma .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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