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A member asked:

My 7mo sprained wrist has been hurting a lit lately. today my hand started swelling a lot. are these two related? what should i do?

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Possible re-sprain: with compression neuritis- see an orhtopedic expert for evaluation.

Dr Kass agreed

Answered 3/30/2016

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