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My right wrist has been hurting a little and i play video games what can i do to prevent it?

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

Rest : Any fall or trauma to your wrist? Rest your wrist use ice get a thumb spica wrist splint and wear it elevate it. See your MD if pain severe.

Dr Friedlander and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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Rest or wrist brace.: Give a long rest to your wrist if using a soft wrist brace does not make you feel good.

Answered 8/25/2016

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