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Suggest Treatment For Swollen Wrist And Arm
I'm a bricklayer and recently have been lifting alot of blocks lately and the other day my wrist started hurting and now my wrist and half way up my arm is swollen, I don't feel any pain unless i turn my hand a certain way but other than that its just really swollen....so swollen my skin is shiny.
Fri, 28 Apr 2017
Anonymous's Response
Anonymous's
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Hi, there!
Your situation is moderate (shiny skin is red flag) and Your arm needs rest!
You must add cold (ice through towel) for 15min every hour and put Your arm in sling.
This condition can last for 1week!
Pain killer local gel is recommeded after cold - Ibuprofen based gel.
If Your finger start to be numb and paresthetic, then go to emergency ward.
I hope this helps
Your situation is moderate (shiny skin is red flag) and Your arm needs rest!
You must add cold (ice through towel) for 15min every hour and put Your arm in sling.
This condition can last for 1week!
Pain killer local gel is recommeded after cold - Ibuprofen based gel.
If Your finger start to be numb and paresthetic, then go to emergency ward.
I hope this helps
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