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What Causes Swelling And Inflammation On The Wrist After An Injury?

Hi I hurt my wrist on my entertainment center when it fell trying to get a TV cord out from underneath. It happened yesterday and it was just swollen from having something heavy on it . Now it looks red.swollen. hurts to move but can move in small circular motions so I am just concerned...
Wed, 3 May 2017
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Hi
Thanks for posting your query on HCM
I have read and understood your concern.Sorry to hear you had an accident.
Pain and swelling of wrist after an injury may be due to:
-Muscle stress/strain
-Sprain
-Fracture
I will suggest you get a wrist x-ray to eliminate a fracture.In the meantime, you may try the following:
*Take a pain/anti-inflammatory drug aceclofenac
*A local pain gel voltarene gel for application
*You may bandage the wrist and avoid unnecessary wrist movement.If X-ray reveals any fractures, you see your Doctor for management.
Hope this will help
Wish you a speedy recovery.You may write back if more concerns
Best regards

Dr Mbuomboh
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What Causes Swelling And Inflammation On The Wrist After An Injury?

Hi Thanks for posting your query on HCM I have read and understood your concern.Sorry to hear you had an accident. Pain and swelling of wrist after an injury may be due to: -Muscle stress/strain -Sprain -Fracture I will suggest you get a wrist x-ray to eliminate a fracture.In the meantime, you may try the following: *Take a pain/anti-inflammatory drug aceclofenac *A local pain gel voltarene gel for application *You may bandage the wrist and avoid unnecessary wrist movement.If X-ray reveals any fractures, you see your Doctor for management. Hope this will help Wish you a speedy recovery.You may write back if more concerns Best regards Dr Mbuomboh