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Last week my wrist started to hurt and i can not put pressure on it for example doing push ups and now i can't bend my wrist?

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Dr. Lori Lange answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Wrist sprain: Possibly overused the muscles around the wrist joint. Can use a pharmacy wrist splint and take some Tylenol or ibuprofen as directed on bottle label. Go easy on it for a few days.. Call in for virtual visit if desired.

Answered 7/22/2017

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