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My wrist hurts when i move it in a certain way == why is this happening?
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See below: The most common reason would be a strained tendon or ligament in your wrist. Other possiblities are arthritis of the wrist joints, cartilage problems in the wrist, benign growths in the wrist. See a doctor to get a proper diagnosis and treatment plan.
Answered 5/19/2012
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