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What Causes Swollen, Discolored, Tender, And Painful Wrist?
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2 possibilities
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Hello Mr. XXXXXXX
I have studied your case and it looks to me that you are having a soft tissue problem in your wrist. I can think of following conditions.
1. It can be wrist synovitis - In this condition there is collection of fluid inside wrist joint and there is mark pain and swelling.
2.It can be due to monoarticular rheumatoid arthritis
I would like to see your x ray and MRI of the wrist joint. So I think you should see Orthopaedic surgeon and discuss your condition with him. You can also tell him about my diagnosis.
Till you get these investigation I would suggest you to do hot water fomentation and Brufen tablet for pain. You can also apply compression bandage at wrist and also avoid any wrist exercises.
I hope this answer will help you. Let me know if you want to ask any other question. Thanks and take care.
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I think MRI is must
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Hello,
I think you should get MRI of the wrist joint. I think that even if the x ray is normal then also it can be synovitis. MRI is better investigation for this. Popping sound is also proved that there can be some ligament injury or arthritis. I do not think a wrist sprain can cause pain for such long time.
If MRI shows any abnormality then treatment can be done. All type of medicines and surgical methods are available for all these conditions. I hope this answer will help you. Let me know if you want to ask any further questions. Thanks and take care.
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Send your MRI report
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hello ,
I can not answer this question before diagnosis. It would be better if you send MRI report to me. If it shows any major problem, it is better to fix this before straining your wrist.
Thanks and take care.
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Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
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