Question 1

could my wrist pain be because of my texting and phone use?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Your body is not shy about letting  you know when you do things it is not happy about. If your symptoms increase while performing the activity then it is not wise to continue. If avoiding the activity solves the problem great. If not more aggressive forms of treatment is necessary. This requires an evaluation and specific diagnosis.

Question 2

what could my wrist pain because of, can you help me?

Accepted Answer

Not enough info: Please relay type of pain, location on wrist and what makes it worse OR see a hand surgeon.

Question 3

what to do if my doctor out. what could my wrist pain be?

Accepted Answer

Not enough info: What hurt? Where? What motion? Injury?  Find a hand surgeon

Question 4

could my wrist pain be due to a repetitive motion injury?

Accepted Answer

Certainly possible: Certain repetitive motions like computer work
and assembly work can cause and exacerbate
wrist pain.  It is important to get a good exam 
and possible associated studies to determine
if the problem is just tendonitis or possibly 
carpal tunnel syndrome which may ultimately
cause permanent nerve damage if not treated.

Question 5

i have wrist pain when i type. could this be serious?

Accepted Answer

No: Serous?  If it's your wrist and it hurts a lot, that may be serious enough for you to change posture, position; take rest intervals; stretch; possibly use anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen.  Wrist splints/wraps are simple and may help too.

Question 6

i am experiencing extreme wrist pain when i put pressure on it or bend it. what could be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Tendinitis: . Infection. Gout, inflammation and nerve compression all can be very painful in the involved tissues. Ice, splinting and nsaids are a decent general treament but a proper evaluation and diagnosis is needed.

Question 7

i am experiencing  wrist pain along with some swelling this has been going on for two two day 
what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Plan: Do you sustain any injury, trauma recently? If yes,  you need XRay in ER or Urgent Care. To help yourself you can take Advil or Motrin 400 mg 3 times a day and some splint what can you buy in CVs or any pharmacy. Heating pad may help as well if it not the fracture.

Question 8

wrist pain when lifting?

Accepted Answer

Tendon injury: Wrist pain with lifting/yoga is most likely a tendon injury. Rest the hurt area. Getting a splint to hold the wrist straight, icing it after working out, and using Motrin can help.  If it is not better, consult your physician.

Question 9

what can cause wrist pain?

Accepted Answer

Complex question: Several reasons can cause wrist pain, from osteoarthritis, to ligament injury. Fractures and dislocations could also be the reason. Kiembock's dz and preiser. 
For a more specific answer you need to see a specialist.

Question 10

how can i treat my wrist pain?

Accepted Answer

Get it checked: There can be many causes of wrist pain.  If this is an acute but minor injury, you could try a brief course of splinting and oral anti-inflammatories (ie motrin).  However, if pain persists, best to be checked by an orthopaedic surgeon and have appropriate xrays taken.

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