Pinehurst, NC
A 24-year-old female 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?
1 doctor answer • 4 doctors weighed in

Dr. John Michelanswered
Family Medicine 48 years experience
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.
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