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Pain, Swelling In Elbow, Large Bruise Behind Wrist, Tingling In Fingers. Causes For Symptoms?

Pain and some swelling in elbow , can feel a painful point in elbow. In addition, large bruise appeared on back of wrist at approximately the same time. Tingling ring and pinky finger . Turning palm up causes more pain. I don t remember any injury. Last activity was carrying multitude heavy plastic bags in house hooked over that arm and wrist, and also in hand.
Mon, 5 Aug 2013
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good morning. i think u might have nerve compression syndrome mostly ulnar nerve. that causes tingling in ring and pinky finger. compression can occur at elbow or at the level of wrist where the nerve passes through a cannel. i want u to consult an orthopaedician so u will be adviced steroids first later if necessary decompression can be done. thank u
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Pain, Swelling In Elbow, Large Bruise Behind Wrist, Tingling In Fingers. Causes For Symptoms?

good morning. i think u might have nerve compression syndrome mostly ulnar nerve. that causes tingling in ring and pinky finger. compression can occur at elbow or at the level of wrist where the nerve passes through a cannel. i want u to consult an orthopaedician so u will be adviced steroids first later if necessary decompression can be done. thank u