Question 1

why do i randomly have sharp pain in my wrists for no reason?

Accepted Answer

Hard to tell : See your local doctor to help determine the cause and the right treatment plan for you.

Question 2

left wrist pain for a few months. no injury or numbness/tingling. full range of motion, but sharp pain wen lifting and hurts randomly. ?

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Hand exam, x rays: The wrist has many bones and ligaments and can be injured acutely or by wear and tear or have tumors. A hand surgeon will take a detailed history, do a careful physical exam, and order plain x rays. Additional x rays often used are MRI for soft tissue evaluation and CT scan for bones. Hand therapy may be needed and splints, meds, injections, and then arthroscopic or open surgery to gain power grip

Question 3

i have wrist pain and it feels like its in my tendons. it sends a sharp pain every time i move it forward and backward or when i use my fingers.?

Accepted Answer

Orthopedist: The signs you are describing could be carpal tunnel syndrome or repetitive task injury. A consult with an orthopedist or orthopedic surgeon is warranted

Question 4

what could be causing me to have periods of sharp pain in my lower right arm just below my elbow the radiates almost to my wrist. pain last only secs?

Accepted Answer

Tendinitis: Hard to say w/o examination but it sounds like you might have tendinitis.An examination could quickly differentiate between tendinitis and a peripheral nerve 'pinching' @your elbow or other problems.See an orthopedic surgeon if your pain continues or increases in severity.Good luck!

Question 5

my left wrist pain doesnt go away after a month. dont remb any trauma to it. only hurts (sharp pain)when i bend my hand backwards/supp weight wif palm?

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See details: There are several possible causes with tendinitis being a common one. It is impossible to offer specifics without being able to examine the wrist. See an orthopedist or rheumatologist.

Question 6

wrist pain that shoots up arms on outside of forearm,  and sharp pain on inside of elbow. fingers curling towards palm. i'm a 17, been in pain 4 weeks?

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Too long : It seems you have tried all the appropriate things to get rid of your pain but it is still present if the pain is still as bad as in the beginning then you need to get some further testing EMG will help answer if you have nerve irritation  of ulnar nerve in your arm if you some improvement them you can give it couple of ore weeks to see of the pain goes away good luck i hope this helps.

Question 7

i have sharp pain when i bend my wrist or push on it. it hurts to write and type. i've had tendonitis before but have no reason to have it now. help?

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Without an exam: It's not possible to diagnose the problem. You could have a nerve issue, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis or other overuse injury. Perhaps inflammation due to recent illness, or even autoimmune arthritis (which is rare in your age group but not unheard of). The best thing to do is see your family doctor, pediatrician or sports medicine and get diagnosis, so you can figure out treatment.

Question 8

what could be a potential reason for ankle and wrist pain?

Accepted Answer

Ligament injury: There are numerous causes for ankle and wrist pain including ligament tears, strains, arthritis.  If unresolved a physical examination is required.

Question 9

what is the cause to my sharp wrist pain? have like a soft cyst there.

Accepted Answer

Most likely ganglion: Cyst, usually painfull when they strart to appear.

Question 10

what could cause sharp wrist pain radiating from the thumb?

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Arthritis/tendonitis: The most common place for arthritis of the hand is at the base of the thumb. This can cause pain in the fleshy part of thumb, known as the thenar emminance. Tendonitis is also common aroun the thumb and wrist. See a board certified orthopaedic hand surgeon for evaluation and treatment.

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Why do I randomly have sharp pain in my wrists for no reason

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Why do i randomly have sharp pain in my wrists for no reason?

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Left wrist pain for a few months. no injury or numbness/tingling. full range of motion, but sharp pain wen lifting and hurts randomly. ?

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I have wrist pain and it feels like its in my tendons. it sends a sharp pain every time i move it forward and backward or when i use my fingers.?

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What could be causing me to have periods of sharp pain in my lower right arm just below my elbow the radiates almost to my wrist. pain last only secs?

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My left wrist pain doesnt go away after a month. dont remb any trauma to it. only hurts (sharp pain)when i bend my hand backwards/supp weight wif palm?

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Wrist pain that shoots up arms on outside of forearm, and sharp pain on inside of elbow. fingers curling towards palm. i'm a 17, been in pain 4 weeks?

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I have sharp pain when i bend my wrist or push on it. it hurts to write and type. i've had tendonitis before but have no reason to have it now. help?

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What could be a potential reason for ankle and wrist pain?

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What is the cause to my sharp wrist pain? have like a soft cyst there.

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What could cause sharp wrist pain radiating from the thumb?

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