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What Causes Swelling On The Left Wrist?
A couple days ago I noticed swelling of left inside wrist, near thumb. It was pink, warm, and swollen tight at first. My temp was 99.0 degrees F. The area of pinkness was about the size of a quarter. This morning it is not tight, but the swelling seems to be over a vein 2 inches from thumb. The area of pink has spread father out from the wrist toward the elbow. It is tender to the touch but hurt more at first. I may have some arthritis in back of left hand, have had steroid injection in that, but not for some time. I am concerned because it seems to be in the vein. No injury that I can think of. Thank you.
Mon, 24 Sep 2018
Hi,
As per my surgical experience, the swelling over the wrist with redness and warmth indicate underlying inflammation.
Primary relief with an ice pack and anti-inflammatory drugs as Aleve or else. Needs consulting with your family physician for further guidelines of antibiotics and so forth.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
As per my surgical experience, the swelling over the wrist with redness and warmth indicate underlying inflammation.
Primary relief with an ice pack and anti-inflammatory drugs as Aleve or else. Needs consulting with your family physician for further guidelines of antibiotics and so forth.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
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