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A 24-year-old male asked:

My wrist is going through some pain. it's more painful when i bend my hand downward. pain is on the top of the wrist and i can't put pressure on it?

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Dr. Otto Placik
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Surgery - Plastics 36 years experience
Injury?: It sounds as if you have an injury to the dorsal wrist capsule or extensor tendons. Wrist splinting, rest, antiinflammatories and ice may help to ease inflammation. If this does it resolve within in 7-10 days, evaluation na d imaging may be recommended.
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