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I Broke My Wrist 3 Weeks Ago & Lately I’ve

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Posted on Tue, 7 Jan 2020
Question: i broke my wrist 3 weeks ago & lately i’ve been experiencing a burning & cramping feeling in my casted wrist, is that normal?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Ivan Romich (41 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
yes ,at some degree

Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
Some degree of burning pain or cramping is expected, but if there is loss of sensation, tinging or paleness/lividity of fingers then it may indicate too tight cast or compartment syndrome and medical attention is required. In such cases cast should be loosened and arm should be examined by doctor. If there are no such symptoms, then you should keep arm elevated and have nonsteroid painkillers. Wish you good health. Regards
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I Broke My Wrist 3 Weeks Ago & Lately I’ve

Brief Answer: yes ,at some degree Detailed Answer: Hi and welcome to HCM. Some degree of burning pain or cramping is expected, but if there is loss of sensation, tinging or paleness/lividity of fingers then it may indicate too tight cast or compartment syndrome and medical attention is required. In such cases cast should be loosened and arm should be examined by doctor. If there are no such symptoms, then you should keep arm elevated and have nonsteroid painkillers. Wish you good health. Regards