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Suggest Treatment For Bruising And Lump On The Wrist

Hi. I fell on my wrist last night. There s a small amount of bruising but it really hurts and has a lump. I can move my fingers fine and move my wrist. The lump is about 2 abovet my wrist on the outside of my left arm. Should I get an x-ray do u think?
Mon, 26 Sep 2016
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I have gone through your query. As you have lump and bruising better to have a X ray on 2 projections to rule out fracture. Keep your hand immobilized in splint. You can do ice pack application locally. NSAIDs like ibuprofen can be taken for pain also. It is better to consult an orthopedician to rule out fracture. If fracture is absent in X ray then it can be due to haematoma. In such case ice pack application will be helpful.

Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear.
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Suggest Treatment For Bruising And Lump On The Wrist

Hi Thank you for asking HCM. I have gone through your query. As you have lump and bruising better to have a X ray on 2 projections to rule out fracture. Keep your hand immobilized in splint. You can do ice pack application locally. NSAIDs like ibuprofen can be taken for pain also. It is better to consult an orthopedician to rule out fracture. If fracture is absent in X ray then it can be due to haematoma. In such case ice pack application will be helpful. Hope this may help you. Let me know if anything not clear. Thanks.