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Why would my wrist swell up after doing yardwork?
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Yes: Tendinitis. Heat and stretch before work, stretch and ice ( fill styrofoam cup w water and freeze, and peel rim away) after.
Answered 4/25/2015
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Inflammation: Swelling in the body is usually due to trauma, infection, or inflammation (irritation). Assuming there was no trauma like a fall, and you did not puncture the skin, then is most likely inflammation (usually of you tendons).
Answered 2/13/2012
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