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A 38-year-old female asked:
my hand hurts me a lot i didn't slam it anywhere what should i do?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. John Evans answered
Hand Surgery 50 years experience
Specifically?: Answer some questions: where does it hurt, when does it hurt, what makes it better, what makes it worse, is it hot, is it cold, is it red, is it white, is the pain happening with something else going on, is it coming and going, steady, getting worse? This is like a noise in your car. Troubleshoot a little and resubmit or see you family doctor.
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Dr. M Felix Freshwater answered
Hand Surgery 49 years experience
Not if your sane: Your info isn't specific enough. Where does it hurt? When does it hurt? What is the pain like - burning, stabbing, electricity, ache? What lessens the pain?
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A 36-year-old member asked:
I type a lot on the computer and lately on top of my hand hurts. What do I do? I need to wrok.
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Bac Nguyen answered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Carpal tunnel?: You may possibly having carpal tunnel which is quite common in folks using their hands repetitively such as typing etc...Over-use arthritis can also be causing symptoms..I would recommend seeing your doc for an evaluation to determine a best solution for your.
Try some motrin/aleve, vitamin b6, and wrist splint in the meantime..Good luck.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
My palm of my hand hurts really bad but not unless playing with joystick?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Reid Blackwelder answered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Stop joystick?: Sorry, but it was too easy to respond by saying to stop the ne thing that causes pain! seriously, if using he joystick causes severe pain, it is likely related to overuse and irritation of nerves, tendons or muscles. Trying a different grip, the other hand or decreasing use could help. If more pain or symptoms change get checked. Do get some outdoor exercise though!
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A 38-year-old member asked:
What does it mean when your hand hurts after writing with pen?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Pierre Moeser answered
Specializes in Rheumatology
Few things: It could simply be pain due to writing too much or gripping the pen too hard. Other possibilities includes tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and arthritis (usually osteoarthritis). These are not generally not hard to diagnose. Start with your primary care physician. If no help, see a rheumatologist.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
What do you suggest if my hand hurts while playing the guitar?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. Steven Brown answered
Hand Surgery 39 years experience
Tendonitis: Most commonly the result of tendonitis. Recommend stretching well prior to playing, icing after playing and using anti-inflammatories. Also have someone evaluate your positioning when playing as this can worsen the problem
3840 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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A 19-year-old male asked:
My hand hurts just when I close my hand. It sometimes feel numb when I have it open.
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Howard Haft answered
Internal Medicine 47 years experience
Carpal tunnel: Many different things can cause the symptoms you are having but the most common is carpal tunnel syndrome. In this syndrome the median nerve is pinched at the wrist. It can be made better by using a canvas wrist brace and small doses of ibuprofen or Naprosyn (naproxen). I If this does not improve the symptoms have a further evaluation in person. It is often associated with repetitive movements also.
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