Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How do i treat my sprained hand/wrist? after 6 weeks it is still gets painful? see a hand specialist?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
I believe U have it!: I would see my pcp or if you have access, see an orthopedist. It just makes sense.
Answered 7/7/2012
5.7k views
Thank
Definitely: If you continue to have wrist pain 6 weeks after an injury, you might have a severe sprain (ruptured ligament), which might require treatment. See a hand surgeon.
Answered 9/17/2015
5.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
7 mo sprain wrist that is still very painful. I am afraid that it is more then just a sprain. Xrays and MRIs are normal but still swelling. What be?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I injured my hand 4 weeks ago, xrays were normal, hand still hurts, should I still see a hand specialist?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
I think i sprained my wrist 9 days ago. Though pain and swelling have gone down, certain movements are painful. See a dr.? I think i may have sprained my wrist las week while exercising. Felt some pain while exercising, but nothing extraordinary until
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
A member asked:
What should I do if I hurt my wrist golfing, possibly sprained, 3 weeks ago, never treated it or iced it, and it still hurts. (iced in the 3rd week)?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
Wrist sprain been 1 month hurts when i lift something heavy. Specialist took MRI said tore my dorsal capsule and small hole in tfcc. How long to heal?
Wrist sprain been 4 weeks pain with wieght specialist took MRI which suggested dorsal capsular sprain and 1-2mm perforation in tfcc. How long to recover?
How should I treat my sprained hand/wrist after 6 weeks it is still very painful?
Sprained wrist 10 mon ago. NSAIDs have stopped working for sev burn pain and sens. Should I go back to surgeon or pain specialist? Think it is chroni
Wrist jumped on with cleats. Immediate pain,couldnt move.4 days later can move but still very painful to touch and bit swollen. Broken?Sprained?treat?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
