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Wrist pain is a symptom where one has sharp or dull pain in his wrist, which may or may not be accompanied by pain or funny sensations in other parts of the hand.

Dr. Robert Kwok reviewed this

35 year experience in Pediatrics

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very common

Body locations

Arm, Hand

Is Symptom of

Carpal tunnel syndrome
Condition
Repetitive strain injury
Condition
Arthritis
Condition
Hand bone fracture
Condition
Repetitive motion injuries
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Wrist pain
Naproxen
3.7
64 reviews
Ibuprofen
3.6
81 reviews
Acetaminophen
2.8
66 reviews

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