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Suggest Treatment For Severe Pain In The Right Hand
Question: I am unable to close my right hand and it's in extreme pain if I close it
Brief Answer:
was there any trauma?
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for your comments.
If there was any trauma to your hand then there could be a problem such as a broken bone or damaged tendon.
If there was no trauma then fracture is unlikely.
In that case there must be an issue with the muscles, nerves, tendons or joints.
Since it started recently I would try warm soaks or warm compresses and gentle massage. You couuld also try some ibuprofen if you are able to take that medication (no ulcers or kidney disease). If the pain is severe and if it does not resolve then you would need to see a doctor right away to get an exam and possibly other testing to determine the cause.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
was there any trauma?
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for your comments.
If there was any trauma to your hand then there could be a problem such as a broken bone or damaged tendon.
If there was no trauma then fracture is unlikely.
In that case there must be an issue with the muscles, nerves, tendons or joints.
Since it started recently I would try warm soaks or warm compresses and gentle massage. You couuld also try some ibuprofen if you are able to take that medication (no ulcers or kidney disease). If the pain is severe and if it does not resolve then you would need to see a doctor right away to get an exam and possibly other testing to determine the cause.
Regards,
Dr. Robinson
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