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My right wrist is swollen and sometimes hurts. it is uncomfortable to move my wrist. it looks like the ulnar styloid it popped out.

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

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Get an x-ray: If u mean spontaneously popped out, only a handfull of autoimmune conditions could lead to that, and uncommonly. If after any form of injury/trauma, then possible. Either way, it should be examined and likely x-rayed by a dr. Urgent care clinics usually can do both in same location.

Answered 2/26/2021

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A member asked:

My right wrist is swollen and sometimes hurts. it is uncomfortable to move my wrist. it looks like the ulnar styloid it popped out.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Alves answered

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