Having Pain And Swelling In Wrist. Suggest
Hello, I am getting continuous pain on my left hand wrist. Please suggest what to do.
I was having a swelling earlier on that place for 4-5 years, suddenly it has metled and now feeling pain because of that. Unable to lift the weight also becasue of pain
Thanks for posting your query.
Pain in the left hand and wrist may occur probably be due to inflammation of the tendons or nerve inflammation caused by stress or overuse.
Diagnosis can vary from carpal tunnel syndrome to bursitis. Exact diagnosis can be made only after proper examination by an orthopaedician. So I suggest you to consult one.
In the meanwhile, for symptomatic relief:
1. Give enough rest to your hand muscles.
2. Take mild pain killers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
3. Stronger prescription NSAIDS with muscle relaxants may help if simple analgesics do not help.
4. Hot compresses to your arm and wrist will be a useful pain relieving measure. You may apply a local analgesic gel on that area.
5. Wrist and forearm stretches can be helpful under the guidance of a physiotherapist.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.