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My wrist hurts, i want to know if i should go see a doctor? it only hurts when i put pressure on it, i can bend it sideways, backwards and front.

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Dr. John Chiu answered

How long?: If this interferes with your life , gets progressively worse, or ability to do things, you should see your doctor. Otherwise I would just try NSAID (preferably topical -need Rx) whenever needed.

Answered 9/22/2018

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A member asked:

My wrist hurts, i want to know if i should go see a doctor? it only hurts when i put pressure on it, i can bend it sideways, backwards and front.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Chiu answered

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