Suggest Remedy For Pain In Wrist Causing Weakness In Hand

Posted on Tue, 12 Jan 2016

Question: HI, I had a strange occurrence a few seconds ago...no longer a problem now. I had a slight pain in my left wrist..accompanied by a weakness in the hand...it lasted about 10 seconds...then all returned normal. Not sure what to think of this.It occurred once again since I made this inquiry.

Answered by Dr. Sandip Kabra (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Could be due to temporary nerve root compression

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM.

Slight pain wrist and weakness in hand for a few seconds could be due to temporary nerve root compression which gets relieved by itself when the nerve relieved from the compression.

Generally,no treatment required in this kind of problem.

Or in case,it occurs again and lasts longer then I would advise you to for further evaluation by orthopedic surgeon for complete clinical examination of wrist joint,X-ray scan and tests for nerve conduction velocity.

Your doctor may also advise MRI scan if the pain and weakness remains constant otherwise I do not think there is anything to be worried.

Since this kind of problem are transient and subsides themselves.

Hope this helps and let me know if you have anymore doubts.

Regards,

Dr.Sandip Kabra

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj