Question 1

can i fly with burst blood vessel in wrist?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A broken blood vessel is usually the result of trauma and it results in bleeding under the skin to foam a black and blue mark (ecchymosis).  The blood vessel seals itself and the black  and blue resolves over about ten days.  There is no contraindication to flying.

Question 2

i have a broken blood vessel or sprained wrist?

Accepted Answer

A swollen wrist: can  suggest a fracture or a sprain. One must be careful not just to leave it on fractured wrist just a sprain as there are sprains and ligament injuries that are significant and need  care. If a wrist is swollen after trauma A proper evaluation includes x-rays and Exam concurrently.  Seei an  orthopedic surgeon or hand surgeon

Question 3

can i do gymnastics (tumbling, uneven parallel bars, vault, balance beam) with a broken blood vessel in my wrist? also, can i wear gymnastics grips wi

Accepted Answer

Injury: If the ruptured capillary or vein was caused by an injury, it is not advisable to stress the area at this time. However if the rupture was mild,spontaneous and not caused by injury,you should be able to perform your gymnastics providing there is no associated swelling. Of course if you're experiencing multiple spontaneous capillary or vein ruptures over your body,you will need evaluation by an MD.

Question 4

5 days ago i hit the inside of my wrist on something that broke the blood vessel with use i get red blotches, sore and now its white in the center??

Accepted Answer

Hematoma wrist: Was there an open cut/wound when first injured?  Is there pain?  Limited movement?  Red streaking of the skin of your forearm above where you were injured?  Numbness/tingling/weakness in the fingers on the injured side?   Do you take any blood thinner medicines?   Arthritis medicines? Recommend seeing your doctor for formal exam.

Question 5

when should a broken blood vessel in the wrist be seen by a doctor?

Accepted Answer

When it is: causing pain, decreased motion, persistent bleeding or because you are worried.

Question 6

after doing weights noticed for a few secs there is no pulse in left wrist or faint, gp said left blood vessel probs narrower, pulse everywh else stil?

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: Such symptoms may be due to increased muscle size from weight training. The increased muscle size sometimes compresses the blood vessels (don't want that!). Nerves may get compressed too. A sports medicine doctor can evaluate. A vascular or thoracic surgeon can give an opinion too (who can treat problems like thoracic outlet syndrome). Meanwhile, one may consider stopping training that muscle.

Question 7

i got a sharp pain today in my wrist, i thought it was a bug bite.  it's now bruised and looks more like a broken blood vessel.  is it dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Likely not: It is strange that a blood vessel would spontaneously rupture. If your hand moves, feels and looks like normal, you are OK. Check out the cause with your doctor. All the best.

Question 8

how+to+treat+broken+blood+vessel+in+hand top of hand very swollen and moving into wrist?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Best is to see a doctor to evalute and treat.
There are no big arteries on top of hand. So the broken vessel is a vein. If the skin is not broken or cut, then you need to take antibiotic Cipro (ciprofloxacin) Floxin 500 mg twice daily for two weeks. 
If the skin is broken, clean the wound with water, apply Bacitracin ointment and clean dressing. Chang dressing every other day till the wound closes. Also take cipr.

Question 9

i have a swollen thumb and twinges all the way through my hand wrist and arm and i haven't  hurt it ! i think i may have damaged the blood vessel ?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Damage to a blood vessel would be unlikely unless the thumb was black and blue. Arthritis or tendinitis is more likely. Have it evaluated.

Question 10

last night i noticed a nickel sized lump forming on my wrist. i carried heavy bag with it earlier. tonight it spread, is very painful but ice & diclofenac are helping slightly. could this be a burst blood vessel? afraddue to diag. of 2 brain aneurysm?

Accepted Answer

: Not feasible to be exact without visualizing your "lump", but the most likely etiology might be development  of a ganglion cyst, and rather unlikely to have a "burst blood vessel".  Your prior brain aneurysms are not  related.  See an orthopedic hand specialist.

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Can i fly with burst blood vessel in wrist?

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I have a broken blood vessel or sprained wrist?

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Can i do gymnastics (tumbling, uneven parallel bars, vault, balance beam) with a broken blood vessel in my wrist? also, can i wear gymnastics grips wi

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5 days ago i hit the inside of my wrist on something that broke the blood vessel with use i get red blotches, sore and now its white in the center??

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When should a broken blood vessel in the wrist be seen by a doctor?

A member asked:

After doing weights noticed for a few secs there is no pulse in left wrist or faint, gp said left blood vessel probs narrower, pulse everywh else stil?

A member asked:

I got a sharp pain today in my wrist, i thought it was a bug bite. it's now bruised and looks more like a broken blood vessel. is it dangerous?

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How+to+treat+broken+blood+vessel+in+hand top of hand very swollen and moving into wrist?

A member asked:

I have a swollen thumb and twinges all the way through my hand wrist and arm and i haven't hurt it ! i think i may have damaged the blood vessel ?

A member asked:

Last night i noticed a nickel sized lump forming on my wrist. i carried heavy bag with it earlier. tonight it spread, is very painful but ice & diclofenac are helping slightly. could this be a burst blood vessel? afraddue to diag. of 2 brain aneurysm?

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