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Suggest Treatment For Sharp Stabbing Pain In The Wrist
wrist hurts to bend back, pain runs up my arm, weakness in wrist, hurts to grip something such as turning door knob, really hurts to bend thumb back even a little, keeps me awake at night, sharp stabbing shotting pains without movement also. Been going on for about 3 months and getting worse. Little finger is numb from the middle joint to the end.
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Sat, 14 May 2016
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Hello,
The symptoms seem to be related to a pinched nerve in the wrist probably due to a wrist sprain. I suggest to use a splint to maintain the wrist immobilized. I also suggest to use anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. Cold compresses can also be helpful.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
The symptoms seem to be related to a pinched nerve in the wrist probably due to a wrist sprain. I suggest to use a splint to maintain the wrist immobilized. I also suggest to use anti-inflammatory medications such as Acetaminophen to relieve the pain. Cold compresses can also be helpful.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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