Question 1

wrist pain when lifting?

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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 2

what can cause wrist pain?

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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 3

how can i treat my wrist pain?

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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.

Question 4

what can cause severe wrist pain?

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Many causes: There are many possible reasons for wrist pain including carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, ganglion cyst, fracture, sprain, strain, tendonitis and infection to name a few.

Question 5

what are some causes of wrist pain?

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Many: There are may causes of wrist pain, given your age the most common would be tendinitis and a ganglion cyst. Please be specific about where you are having the pain.

Question 6

how do i help my wrist pain from work?

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Caution: You should discuss this with your supervison and risk management person and with hr.  See your doctor or worker compensation provider.  Splinting may be needed.  Work modification may be needed.  Medications may be needed.  Imaging such as an x-ray may be needed.  Other diagnostic studies may be needed.  Often simple things can be done to help prevent pain or modify discomfort.  Ask!

Question 7

what can i do help heal my wrist pain?

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It depends: Wrist pain can be caused by many things.  Doctors are trained to make a diagnosis and treat.  The treatment for pain of arthritis (anti-inflammatants) is different from the treatment for carpal tunnel pain (surgery or splints) which is different from trauma pain (rest/casting or sometimes surgery or physical therapy) which is different for nerve pain, etc.  See your doctor for a diagnosis.

Question 8

what are some causes of chronic  wrist pain?

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Arthritis,Tendonitis: Her are the most common causes for the wrist pain.
Arthritis.
Tendonitis.
Carpel tunnel syndrome.
Fracture.
Sprain of the wrist.

Question 9

how can i cope with wrist pain for guitarist?

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Tendonitis: Wrist pain associated with guitar playing is most commonly associated with tendonitis due to overuse and receptive use. Night time splinting, anti-inflammatories, icing and behavioral modifications are helpful. Seek care with a hand surgeon used to treating musicians.

Question 10

what are your suggestions to reduce wrist pain?

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Find the source : Also splinting  activity modification nsaids  and proper diagnosis.

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