Question 1

sharp pain in side of hand to my wrist from my pinky finger down. can't lift things/ stretch hand?

Accepted Answer

Finger pain: There are many possible etiologies for your finger discomfort - to be properly diagnosed you need a physical examination in person.  Finger discomfort and lack of mobility may occur secondary to nerve entrapment or problems with your muscles and tendons.

Question 2

severe stabbing pain in side of left hand. think i put pressure on my elbow to cause this, but the intense pain is in the lft. hand on the pinkie side?

Accepted Answer

Family practice: You may have injured your ulnar nerve near your elbow. Sometimes just leaning on your constantly can do it. Wear an elbow pad. See your dr  , sometimes surgery is performed to transposition it under the muscle.

Question 3

side pain-back left hand side just below ribcage. sharp shooting pains.

Accepted Answer

Pain: Left sided CVA pain can be from infection of kidney or kidney stone. Splenic problem or some type of lower chest infection such as pneumonia or pulmonary  embolus.

Question 4

lower right hand side pain all week bruising occurring my period just came so i've double the pain help?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: Women who bruise easily and have painful heavy periods are sometimes at risk for something called vonwillebrand's disease, which is a clotting disorder and needs to be tested for by your physician.  I would discuss your symptoms with your doctor.

Question 5

intermittent left side pain for 8 months.  neck, shoulder, shoulder tip, shoulder  blade, arm, elbow, hand, fingers.occasional upper chest, sternum pain. help?

Accepted Answer

Cervicalgia: I would recommend a through evaluation by an orthopedic surgeon.   Evaluation and radiographic studies will be needed to elucidate the source of your pain.

Question 6

side pain on my right hand side
not burning when i urinate and do not have uti as i have had it before and this is a different pain.  currently 16 weeks pregnant taking citro soda for 3 days. i have tenderness in my whole abdomen and pelvic area?

Accepted Answer

Pain at 16w pregnant: Any persistent pain at 16 weeks of pregnancy should be investigated by your OB physician for origin.  Occasionally an ovarian cyst displaced by the growing pregnancy can produce the symptoms described, so see your OB for ultrasound and an exam.

Question 7

i have pain and swelling on the pinkey side of my wrist. no trauma. hurts when i move it side to side, pain is more on under part and side of wrist.

Accepted Answer

Family practice : Probably is tendinitis or overuse syndrome. If antiinflammatories , and rest do not give relief then see your dr. A cortisone injection might help if there is no fracture.

Question 8

left side pain. shoulder, shoulderblade, arm, inner elbow, wrist, fingers, neck.  what causes this.  8 mos of pain.  i always worry it is cardiac.

Accepted Answer

Not cardiac....: This is very unlikely to be cardiac. It is more likely to be neuorlogic (for example, the brachial plexus) or musculoskeletal.

Question 9

wrist pain, small bruises on each side. pain when turning, grabbing and lifting. pain shoots up arm like a hit "funny bone". minimal swelling. why?

Accepted Answer

Ulnar impaction: You might be born with a long ulna. When you move your wrist towards the little finger or load it you bump the wrist into the ulna. You should see a hand surgeon for an exam and x-rays.

Question 10

ulnar side pain in wrist, spreads across where my wrist connect to my arm. it occurs whenever i am midseason, i play division 1 volleyball. hurts when moving wrist up/down, side to-side, twisting, and when i press on the set of bones on my outer wris?

Accepted Answer

: Sounds like strain sprain. But in view of your sport needs to be X-rayd. Let your coach/ teamdoc know. Wish wwll in your games.

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Pain in side of hand from pinky to wrist

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Sharp pain in side of hand to my wrist from my pinky finger down. can't lift things/ stretch hand?

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Severe stabbing pain in side of left hand. think i put pressure on my elbow to cause this, but the intense pain is in the lft. hand on the pinkie side?

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Side pain-back left hand side just below ribcage. sharp shooting pains.

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Lower right hand side pain all week bruising occurring my period just came so i've double the pain help?

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Intermittent left side pain for 8 months. neck, shoulder, shoulder tip, shoulder blade, arm, elbow, hand, fingers.occasional upper chest, sternum pain. help?

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Side pain on my right hand side not burning when i urinate and do not have uti as i have had it before and this is a different pain. currently 16 weeks pregnant taking citro soda for 3 days. i have tenderness in my whole abdomen and pelvic area?

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I have pain and swelling on the pinkey side of my wrist. no trauma. hurts when i move it side to side, pain is more on under part and side of wrist.

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Left side pain. shoulder, shoulderblade, arm, inner elbow, wrist, fingers, neck. what causes this. 8 mos of pain. i always worry it is cardiac.

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Wrist pain, small bruises on each side. pain when turning, grabbing and lifting. pain shoots up arm like a hit "funny bone". minimal swelling. why?

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Ulnar side pain in wrist, spreads across where my wrist connect to my arm. it occurs whenever i am midseason, i play division 1 volleyball. hurts when moving wrist up/down, side to-side, twisting, and when i press on the set of bones on my outer wris?

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