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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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How To Treat Pain In Wrist Radiating Towards Shoulder?

Hi Dr. Rynne, what is the best way to cure pain in my left wrist. there s a throbbing pain that shoots up to my shoulders when hands gets jolted. At night i rub my wrist with liniment oil (methyl salicylate camphor). Do i have vitamin B deficiency? Should i apply hot compress?
Thu, 29 Oct 2020
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Hi,

It is important to find an actual reason for the pain in wrist that is radiating to the shoulder. The most probable causes I can think of are:
- Local wrist problems like arthritis, tendinitis
- Referred pain due to compression of nerve in neck or on its way down
- Any muscular disease or disorder

This can be diagnosed by the following ways:
- Consult an orthopedic surgeon as this needs a very careful clinical evaluation and examination so that a clinical diagnosis is made
- This is supported by appropriate investigations as directed by clinical judgement
- MRI of cervical spine or wrist and so on
- The treatment will be as per the diagnosis made

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon
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How To Treat Pain In Wrist Radiating Towards Shoulder?

Hi, It is important to find an actual reason for the pain in wrist that is radiating to the shoulder. The most probable causes I can think of are: - Local wrist problems like arthritis, tendinitis - Referred pain due to compression of nerve in neck or on its way down - Any muscular disease or disorder This can be diagnosed by the following ways: - Consult an orthopedic surgeon as this needs a very careful clinical evaluation and examination so that a clinical diagnosis is made - This is supported by appropriate investigations as directed by clinical judgement - MRI of cervical spine or wrist and so on - The treatment will be as per the diagnosis made Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T. Chandrakant, General Surgeon