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I have a painful wrist and upper arm on my right hand. when i move it clockwise it's painful but still functions. it's been going on for 3 weeks.

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Dr. Steven Simon answered

See a doc : Because this has been ongoing for 3 weeks, it suggests an injury that has not been given adequate rest to heal or continued trauma.(typical,of overuse injuries). See a doc familiar with this problem such as PMR or Orthopoedics.

Answered 12/19/2019

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A member asked:

I have a painful wrist and upper arm on my right hand. when i move it clockwise it's painful but still functions. it's been going on for 3 weeks.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Steven Simon answered

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