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What's to be expected? might this old time vinegar soak remedy take the swelling from my sprained wrist?

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Vinegar soaks : Are promoted by some to reduce arthritic pain what happens is that the warm water component is actually what makes a stiff wrist feel better. Ice is the single best thing for swelling if a wrist is sprained and swelling and pain still ensue follow up evaluation is needed as there are many things that don't show up right. Away.

Answered 11/1/2020

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No: If the swelling is fairly recent, use ice.

Answered 5/27/2013

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