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My wrist is starting to hurt but never sprained my wrist, growing pains?

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Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cook answered

NO: Not growing pains but if no prior injury you may have carpal tunnel syndrome. Please see your doctor to be sure as there are many causes of wrist pain beyond carpal tunnel including inflammatory and infectious illnesses.

Dr Elsayed agreed

Answered 9/20/2014

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A member asked:

My wrist is starting to hurt but never sprained my wrist, growing pains?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Lois A Freisleben-Cook answered

Dr Elsayed agreed

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