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I think i twisted my wrist. what are the symptoms cause i'm having really bad throbbing pain in my wrist that's shooting through my hand and ice is making it hurt worse, what can i do to help the pain and swelling?
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Twisted wrist: If there is no fracture - then it sounds like you may be having symptoms of crps (rsd) i would strongly suggest that you see first your pmd and then a pain specialist, any delay in treatmnet is not good.
Answered 7/16/2013
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Sprain: Rice, rest, (ice), compression, and elevation . I would try the other three measures and perhaps indirect ice. Even water spritzing a splint and freezing the splint can give you a more gentle cooling of the wrist. Typically mild sprains take 4-6 weeks to resolve, but increasing or persistent pain merits an x-ray.
Answered 12/10/2016
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Evaluation needed: I recommend that you see a hand surgeon as you may have injured yourself beyond a sprain. History and physical exam performed by an experienced hand surgeon will help to determine if there are any more serious injuries. A simple x-ray can determine if there are any fractures and if necessary further imaging may be necessary for ligament tears. If it is just a sprain recovery can take 3-6 wk.
Answered 2/4/2017
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