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Is it normal for a sprained wrist to hurt for several months than stop for a months and then hurt for the next few months and then stop hurting again?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Depends: on activity, use, overuse,and frequency of recurrence. I suggest orthopedic evaluation,xrays, antiinflammatory mediciation and a pull on wrist support- do not ignore.

Dr Cannon agreed

Answered 3/30/2016

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A member asked:

Is it normal for a sprained wrist to hurt for several months than stop for a months and then hurt for the next few months and then stop hurting again?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Cannon agreed

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