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No injury, however my wrist hurts often. if i bend, turn or put pressure on my palm when its face down, i get a sharp pain in my wrist.. why?

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Dr. John Michel answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

X rays.: It is unclear as to the exact cause. If you have had a wrist injury it may not have healed or you could have a traumatic arthritis. See the ortho doc and get films done. This will be a definitive answer.

Dr Arnold and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 3/18/2017

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A member asked:

No injury, however my wrist hurts often. if i bend, turn or put pressure on my palm when its face down, i get a sharp pain in my wrist.. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Michel answered

Dr Arnold and 2 doctors agreed

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