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Wrist cracks

2018-06-23 16:47:52
Hi i am 16 years old and it’s been about 1-2 years that I’ve been dealing with this problem. My wrists cracks and and makes a crunching sound when moving it around in circular motions. Now i get pain shooting thru the wrist. Is this normal or what is it? I read all the links and the entire thread but nothing answered me. Please help.
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If it is not painful- not much of problem. Consult your GP for further clinical evaluation and he might refer to orthopaedics if any problem

Answered2018-06-24 09:59:53

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If u are having pain .it's not normal .get yourself examined by an orthopaedic surgeon

Answered2018-06-23 16:51:49

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