What Causes Pain In Wrist?

Posted on Mon, 21 Jul 2014

Question: Hi Doctor,
my mother has pain in her right wrist.
this pain is there since quite a few days however now the pain has increased and it does not reduce even after applying move or iodex cream.
please suggest what can be done for it.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
i want to know few details

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
I have read your question but before I advice any thing I want to know few detials.
1. Is she is diabetic?
2. Is this pain is in in wrist or also in hand?
3. Is this more at the base of thumb?
4. Is it increases on activities or it is present during night also?
Please send me answers of these questions.I will try my best to help you.

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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (6 hours later)

Hi doctor,
the answers to your questions are as below:
no she is not diabetic.
pain is in the wrist only, near the thumb joint
yes base of the thumb
it reduces during activities and increases when there is no activity. also pains during night

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
It can be dequervain disease

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have read your case and there are two diagnosis which fit in to these symptoms.
1. DeQuervain's disease- compression of the tendon causes such symptoms.
2. Carpometacarpal arthritis-less chances
3.carpel tunnel syndrome
So for confirmation you need to show her to orthopedic surgeon. It is not very serious disease and can be treated with rest, pain killers.
Some time in resistant cases , steroid injection or minor surgery may be needed.I hope this answers your query. Let me know if you want to ask nay other questions. Thanks and take care.

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