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What Causes Popping Sensation In Right Wrist?
Question: I have something popping in my right wrist that does not do it in the left wrist 37 male no recent injury to area
Brief Answer:
Can be due to inflammation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The popping noise in the wrist on movement with no history of injury to the area can be due to an inflammation of the wrist joint or due to arthritic changes- decrease in joint lubricants. If it is not associated with any pain or swelling then it can just be a physiological variation also.
You can help the improvement by-
1. Avoid any strenuous wrist exercises, lifting weights, etc.
2. Take a mild pain killer like acetaminophen every 8 hourly.
3. Do a hot fomentation in the area twice daily.
4. You can apply a local analgesic gel like Volini also.
5. Use an elastic bandage or brace for better support.
Do consult an Orthopedician for a physical examination and stronger prescription medicines in case there is swelling and persistent pain.
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.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be due to inflammation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The popping noise in the wrist on movement with no history of injury to the area can be due to an inflammation of the wrist joint or due to arthritic changes- decrease in joint lubricants. If it is not associated with any pain or swelling then it can just be a physiological variation also.
You can help the improvement by-
1. Avoid any strenuous wrist exercises, lifting weights, etc.
2. Take a mild pain killer like acetaminophen every 8 hourly.
3. Do a hot fomentation in the area twice daily.
4. You can apply a local analgesic gel like Volini also.
5. Use an elastic bandage or brace for better support.
Do consult an Orthopedician for a physical examination and stronger prescription medicines in case there is swelling and persistent pain.
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.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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