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I started playing tennis and ignored a slight pain in my wrist. tender pain started between my index & middle knuckle today. is this cause for concern?

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Dr. James Rochester answered

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No: Most likely an overuse tendinitis. Best to use ice in the area 20 to 30 minutes on, 20 to 30 minutes off several times a day. Use over-the-counter anti-inflammatory per label directions. Layoff the tennis for a few days. If no improvement in 7 to 10 days or worse, see your doctor. Hope this is helpful. Best of luck with this.

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Answered 3/12/2016

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A member asked:

I started playing tennis and ignored a slight pain in my wrist. tender pain started between my index & middle knuckle today. is this cause for concern?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. James Rochester answered

Dr Rosenblatt and another doctor agreed

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