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What can cause severe wrist pain?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Many causes: There are many possible reasons for wrist pain including carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, ganglion cyst, fracture, sprain, strain, tendonitis and infection to name a few.

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Answered 10/4/2016

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