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Pain in my left hand and wrist that is brought on by moving the hand up and down, there is also a slight pink color to the top of my hand.

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Dr. Michael Ahearn answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Wrist pain: pain in the wrist may be from trauma overuse or inflammation from infection or avascular condition. I recommend an xray a trial with antiimmflamatory and relative rest . artichoke and avocado are naturals. see your Doctor

Answered 6/22/2015

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