Suggest Treatment For Fracture And Tingling Sensation

Posted on Thu, 1 Jan 2015

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Question : punched a wall 12/23
been to er twice two round s of xrays show no brake or fracture.
pain is getting WAY worse, and tingling sensation. i am a full time nanny for 13mo twins. is working going to make injury worse? should I go back in today?
my dr. said to soak in warm water. i get pins and needle feeling. they assure i am fine, but i feel something is severely wrong

Answered by Dr. Kunjan H Shah (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
it is due to nerve compression. CONSULT ORTHOPEDIC SURGEON

Detailed Answer:
welcome
i understood your query

Pain and tingling is caused by the bones in the hands, wrists and lower arms are compressing the nerves. It usually starts as numbness and tingling and may progress to pain and difficulty using one or both hands.

nerve injuries occur when individual nerves are pinched or subjected to chronic, unintended pressure. This can occur when tendons thicken or swell from overuse.

Actual diagnosis of nerve injury can be made by nerve conduction testing .
This is a simple, painless, non-invasive test done to check nerve impulses in the lower arm and hand.

An Orthopedic Hand Surgeon can perform this test and can help you to verify this diagnosis. If the tests are positive , there is a procedure that can be done to release the pressure against the nerves.

you can use ibuprofen for severe pain.

hope you are satisfied.
thanks
dr kunjan h shah

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Kunjan H Shah (6 hours later)

Thank you. Today was my third time in since and I was finally heard. An orthopedic looked over my case and wants to see me in the next few dats, and I also got an urgent referral for OT. This means a lot to me, since I was able to tell them what could be wrong. They prescribed 5-325 Vicodin for pain. I took one, and still hurt 45 mins later. My doctor said I can take up to 2 every six hours as needed for pain. He was great. Thank you for your detailed reply.

Answered by Dr. Kunjan H Shah (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Follow advice of orthopedician. Thank you so much great response

Detailed Answer:
Welcome

Thank you so much for your reply.
I am glad to help you
As I told, consultation with orthopedician was necessary. And you can follow his treatment guidelines.

Thanks again.

You can ask me your queries directly to me

Wish you a good health

Thanks
dr kunjan h shah

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju