What is the effective wrist pain treatment?

Question

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.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I can understand your concern; these symptoms are due to compression of the median nerve at the 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 orthopedic doctor for a steroid injection or carpal tunnel release surgery.

I suggest you take the tablet Pregabalin 50 mg, one tablet in the morning and one at night in case of pain, and use a wrist splint.

Preventive measures include:

Avoid lifting heavy objects.
Avoid those tasks that involve wrist movements.
Wear a wrist splint.

I hope this helps you.

Thank you.