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Wrist Injury

Wrist injury occurs when the ligaments in the wrist stretch or tear. There are different types of wrist injuries such as carpal tunnel syndrome, ganglion cysts, gout, fractures, sprain, and tendinitis. Wrist injuries are commonly seen in people who are involved in sports, making repetitive wrist motions. A common symptom of wrist injury is wrist pain.

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I have pain in my wrist, which worsens when stressed. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 19-year-old boy. I recently had a minor accident, and since then, I have been having a little pain in my right wrist when moving it to its extreme position. Also, just at the wrist joint (the place just near where a watch sits on the wrist), I can see one of my muscles a bit more t...  Read Full »


Dr. Anuj Nigam

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. As per your detailed description, you are most likely suffering from a condition called tenosynovitis or tendonitis. In this condition, there is swelling and inflammation of the tendon (the ends of the muscle which attach with bone), which ...  Read Full »

My partner had slipped and fell on a wooden floor. Kindly give a second opinion on her X-ray.

Query: Hello doctor, My partner had a small accident while on holidays. She slipped and fell on a wooden floor and landed on her outstretched right hand. (dominant hand). Her wrist got injured, received immediate medical attention with a splint attached, and an X-ray image was taken about 14 hours after th...  Read Full »


Dr. Vivek Chail

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. There is a fracture involving the lower end of the radius and in the styloid process of ulna bone (attachment removed to protect patient identity). There is not much displacement in the fracture areas. It is essential that you meet a consultant orthopedician and revi...  Read Full »

Why is there pain in my wrist and fingers?

Query: Hello doctor, I am currently feeling pain in my wrists, both hands. The pain sometimes radiates into fingers and finger joints and also the back of the palm. Yesterday, I completed my rabies five injection dose. I did a similar five injection course seven months back. Did I take an overdose? Are my...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zubayer Alam

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for the query. I can understand your concern. According to your statement, you have been suffering from pain in both the wrist joints that radiate into fingers and finger joints with the back of the palm. You had a history of lifting a bag of 10 kg in a wrong wa...  Read Full »

I sprained my legs, and I am wearing a crepe bandage. Can I wear it while sleeping?

Query: Hi doctor, I have had sprains in the wrist joint. I used to work with this sprain, but yesterday I had swelling in that area, and I was asked to relax. I took a painkiller and applied topical ointment. I was made to wear a crepe bandage over the swelling by my family as they were worried about my ...  Read Full »


Dr. Atul Prakash

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Yes, you can wear it at night but make sure that it is not too tight and that the fingers do not swell. Keep making a fist, and preferably do not apply ointment underneath the crepe bandage. Take the bandage off during the day to apply for ice for fifteen minutes, pr...  Read Full »

I have regular pain and swelling in my hand. What is the cause?

Query: Hello, A week ago I fell and hurt my wrist. After the fall, I had a bit of pain, but I have not suspected anything major. However, the day after, my hand was swollen, warm, red, and painful. I went to the doctor, and an X-ray was done. The X-ray showed no fracture, but since I had pain in the scapho...  Read Full »


Dr. Atul Prakash

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The pain can come from the soft tissues, the ligaments, and tendons around the wrist, but if you ask in the scaphoid area, it is the scaphoid unless proven otherwise. Often the fracture may not be visible in the first X-ray, and an X-ray repeated at two weeks shows t...  Read Full »

How can I prevent the worsening of my wrist injury?

Query: Hello doctor, I am in my thirties and have been recovering from a wrist injury for the past six months. However, I suspect a minor sprain. I worked in the manufacturing industry and used to lift or move things that weighed anywhere from 5-30 lbs. The pain was only moderate initially but eventually w...  Read Full »


Dr. Rajesh Jain

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I would suggest wearing a wrist belt for three weeks. I would also suggest Tablet Voveran SR (Diclofenac and Paracetamol) 75 mg once a day after the food for seven days. Tablet Pantop 40 mg once a day in empty stomach for seven days...  Read Full »

I fell on my wrist while playing basketball, and currently, I am having pain. Is it due to fracture or hyperextension?

Query: Hello doctor,I fell on my wrist when I tried to stop a fall while playing basketball. It was sore last night and there was no swelling or bruising. It hurts more today. Is this a broken bone, fracture, or hyperextension? What recommendations do you have?  Read Full »


Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I recommend you get an X-ray of the affected wrist joint AP (anteroposterior) and lateral views.Till then, you can wear a wrist brace. This will give some support. You need to take the following medicines: Take a tablet ...  Read Full »

Shall I go with compression wrap for wrist sprain?

Query: Hello doctor, I had a mild sprain while using a punching bag. But, it does not hurt at all in my two days off work. Now I am back to work, on day three since my injury, and it hurts really bad. I am locked in for the next several hours and I can tough it out. Obviously I am going to be doing some ho...  Read Full »


Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Better late than never. Go for compression wrap (active type or elastic wrist splint). Rest your wrist. If pain does not go down or increase in spite of all the measures and medication in two to four weeks then go for an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) wrist. Do specify...  Read Full »

Please suggest a treatment plan based on my MRI report.

Query: Hi doctor,My MRI report is as follows. Diffuse marrow edema involving scaphoid bone with a thin layer of fluid within adjacent dorsal intercarpal joint space. No obvious cortical break is seen at present. Articular surfaces around the wrist show intact cortices with normal marrow intensity. Please e...  Read Full »


Dr. Sharoff Lokesh Mohan

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I suppose that this marrow edema is due to an injury. Since there is no fracture, there is nothing to worry about. All you need to do is to wear a wrist brace along with a thumb spica for support for six weeks. You need to wear the wrist brace all day and night and ...  Read Full »

What can help with my wrist pain due to lifting weights and driving?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a delivery driver and my work is to drive and lift boxes all the day. I have started having wrist discomfort and pain. Also now it is affecting my hand motion. Please help.   Read Full »


Dr. Muntaqa Butt

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern, these symptoms are due to compression of the median nerve at wrist level. It causes pain, tingling in the hands, and limited wrist movement. If this condition does not improve despite conservative measures, I suggest you visit an orthop...  Read Full »

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