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How Can Pain And Swelling In The Wrist Be Treated?

I’m a 57 year old active women, I do have osteoarthritis in my hands I do take aspirin daily. 2 days ago I had a vien burst in my anterior wrist I put pressure on it while sitting on floor fixing something. The pressure was slight but I got an instant pain,it then swelled before my eyes. I applied ice And now it’s just very bruised looks like I had an IV gone wrong Kathy I’m at Cat Scan Technologist.
Tue, 4 Sep 2018
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Hi,

The swelling you experienced was due to blockage of vein pathway when you put pressure. Now that's turned blue, I believe it has been passed 3 days already, then can apply alternating warm and cold compresses to dissolve blood.

Keep the hand raised higher than the level of your heart especially at night. If still no improvement, then should see angiologist and run Doppler ultrasound of the blood vessels of your hand.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,     
Dr. Albana Sejdini
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How Can Pain And Swelling In The Wrist Be Treated?

Hi, The swelling you experienced was due to blockage of vein pathway when you put pressure. Now that s turned blue, I believe it has been passed 3 days already, then can apply alternating warm and cold compresses to dissolve blood. Keep the hand raised higher than the level of your heart especially at night. If still no improvement, then should see angiologist and run Doppler ultrasound of the blood vessels of your hand. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Albana Sejdini