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How Can Severe Wrist Pain Be Treated And Managed?

I fell a few weeks ago on my back, had an x-ray everything is okay for my back, but since i fell, my wrist has been playing up, i cant hold or do anything much with it as it s hurting all the time, had an x-ray on it didn t show anything up on it, but since then my pain i m taking pain killer s as the pain so bad
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe wrist pain . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like injuries like soft tissue injury , osteoarthritis , carpal tunnel syndrome , ganglion cysts or kienbock's disease. I would suggest you to give your wrist proper rest , apply warm compresses on wrist thrice a day and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain. Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI or blood test . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , steroid injection , anti inflammatory along with physical therapy . Doctor may also recommend surgery in severe joint damage .Keep your forearm in hot water tub with epsom salt for 15 minutes daily .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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How Can Severe Wrist Pain Be Treated And Managed?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe wrist pain . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like injuries like soft tissue injury , osteoarthritis , carpal tunnel syndrome , ganglion cysts or kienbock s disease. I would suggest you to give your wrist proper rest , apply warm compresses on wrist thrice a day and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain. Consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI or blood test . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , steroid injection , anti inflammatory along with physical therapy . Doctor may also recommend surgery in severe joint damage .Keep your forearm in hot water tub with epsom salt for 15 minutes daily . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari