Question 1

severe right wrist pain.  hurts to touch on left side of the wrist (pinky finger side).  any movement causes pain.  no apparent injury.  started couple days ago, got progressively worse.  feels like pain is starting to radiate to arm.

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Well: And in general anybody with that kind of localize wrist pain needs to be evaluated in person by primary care physician urgent care emergency room orthopedic doctor.this could represent infection tendinitis fracture injury. For specific diagnosis and treatment seek prompt medical attention and evaluation

Question 2

wrist pain. can not bend wrist in any direction. very little wrist strength. it is extremely tender to the touch.

Accepted Answer

Wrist pain: Problems pertaining to the wrist could be from any number of causes but if there is no Trumatic event this could be an inflammatory process restricting your motion, it could be Gaudi arthritis, it could also be an infection which is spread by the blood and has now developed into the wrist joint. Further valuation write a hand specialist specifically an orthopedic surgeon would beof great benefit, of great benefit, radiographic imaging as well as MRI may be beneficial in helping to determine the cause, if necessary aspiration of the joint may be required to further delineate infection versus gout

Question 3

i have wrist pain on both wrist.

pain woke me up this morning at 3 am on the right wrist and 8 hours later my left wrist pain started. sever pain?

Accepted Answer

See details: Then see a doctor and have the wrists evaluated. Wrist pain has numerous possible causes.

Question 4

i am having right wrist pain that is different from the normal pain i have. it's like something feels broken or fractured.  i can't hold anything?

Accepted Answer

See your doc: Sounds like you might need an XR. Pain different from the norm and inability to grasp are both concerning. Get to your local sports med doc or consider urgent care. I wish you the best

Question 5

i have wrist pain in my right wrist that comes and goes i'd say every few months, my mom thinks it's carpal tunnel but hasn't taken me to a doctor...

Accepted Answer

Causes vary: On and off pain can be tendinitis which hurts more with movement and grasping. Osteoarthritis is not a consideration at age 20. Rheumatoid arthritis is usually on both sides of the body) associated with swelling, and more constant. Carpal tunnel syndrome is usually felt as numbness, tingling, and/or pain in the hand. A doctor's history and physical exam and limited testing should sort this out.

Question 6

why do i have right wrist pain when i swing a golf club?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Wrist pain may be caused by multiple causes from ligament and tendon injury to inflammation of the joints and adjoining soft tisuue to tumors nerve problems etc. The cause needs to be evaluated.

Question 7

i have massive wrist pain in both of my wrists. it started out with just my right wrist, but then started in both of my wrists. i have to type a lot in school, and i dont know if that is the cause of this pain.. what are some suggestions that you can poss

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Possibilities: Hmm.  Sticking to common problems, things to consider are a wrist sprain or Dequervain tenosynovitis which are both inflammation of ligaments/tendons. Other things in the differential would be:  Carpal tunnel syndrome if there are symptoms of numbness, Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis if symptoms are more noticeable in the mornings.  Osteoarthritis should not be considered in a young patient.

Question 8

i was diagnosed with a cyst on my right wrist in 2004. sometimes the cyst will cause some discomfort and will  enlarge. after a few days, it will usually go away. however, for the past three days, ive had pretty severe wrist pain around that same area, b

Accepted Answer

See ortho or derm: suggest you be eval by orthopedist or dermatologist. Sounds like a ganglion cyst, which is nothing serious, but need to be checked out to be certain.

Question 9

what could cause right wrist pain in cold weather?

Accepted Answer

Pain is worse in the: Cold from most sources. Fracture , tendinitis, nerve compression, neuropathy, arthritis , synovitis in shortest things. There are also circulation, metaboc and endocrine issues that can overlap and augment pain and cold intolerance.

Question 10

how to deal with a year old right wrist pain?

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Exam: You should see your doctor for an exam to see what type of injury/condition exists.

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