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What does it mean when my hand hurts when i lightly touch the skin? y wrist hurts too and i've broke my wrist 2 times

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Dr. Aron Rovner answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Rsd: This may be reflex sympathetic dystrophy but it must be diagnosed by a physician.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/19/2013

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Dr. Jay Pomerance answered

Need more info: Do you have any x-rays? How long since fracture? Where on the wrist are you touching?

Answered 5/8/2013

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A member asked:

What does it mean when my hand hurts when i lightly touch the skin? y wrist hurts too and i've broke my wrist 2 times

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Aron Rovner answered

Dr Fowler agreed

Dr. Jay Pomerance answered

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