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I injured my wrist a week ago and it still hurts. the pain switches from burning to throbbing to numb in not only my wrist but also my pinky and thumb. could it be more than a sprain?

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Dr. Richard Romano answered

Wrist pain : Did you fall on it? If you did fractures can subtle changes in the wrist. In general wrist, sprain takes up to 6 months to improve. See a doctor in person

Answered 1/11/2020

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A member asked:

I injured my wrist a week ago and it still hurts. the pain switches from burning to throbbing to numb in not only my wrist but also my pinky and thumb. could it be more than a sprain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Romano answered

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