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I've been having a lot of pain and pressure down by my wrist?

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Dr. Mitchell Cohn answered

Specializes in Pain Management

CTS-OA-Dequervain et: Info is insuff. to answer.Details:exact location of pain, sharp v ache, numbness/tingling, provoking factors, etc. would help. Pain at thumb base could be osteoarthritis or Dequervain's synd.The test for that is simple.Bumps/lumps assoc'd w/ pain-entirely different cause.Fingers affected? Could be carpal or ulnar tunnel synd.A thorough history & osteopathic phys. exam could lead to diagnosis & tx.

Answered 10/22/2014

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