A 23-year-old male asked:

i have pain in my wrist sometimes today is the first time i'm experiencing a pain from my wrist to my mid arm. it comes and goes what can it be?

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Dr. Harvey Schecter answered

Family Medicine 49 years experience

CTS: It could be tendinitis or carpal tunnel syndrome most likely. See your doctor if it persists or if otc medications do not help.

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A 44-year-old male asked:

I have pain in my outer wrist that shots up my arm. I can't lift anything heavy. what could this be. It hurt a lot but I can't afford any more time. ?

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Dr. Charles Gordon answered

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Pain: How did your pain occur? Did you have an accident? How long ago did it occur? Have you seen anyone? Talk to your doc.

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