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Swollen Wrist and continuous pain
Hii, since yesterday I have pain at back of my wrist joint and there is swelling as well , please refer attached picture.
Kindly note that I have been on WFH since many months and have mostly used laptop on bed not maintaining correct posture. Not sure if this caused the issue. But pain is continuous and had to take paracetamol last night to sleep.
Please suggest, many Thanks.
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It looks like a sprain in your wrist.
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You should give Ice therapy for 15-20 minutes for every 2 hours for three days.
You can use Volini gel or spray provided you are not allergic.
Avoid sleeping on the affected side.
Avoid lifting weights.
Avoid twists and turns.
You can use wrist band during day time for support.
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If the pain persists or aggrevates you need to consult a Physiotherapist or Orthopaedist for further evaluation and treatment either in person or through video call.
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Apply ice pack and ball exercise
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Ms. Vanshika (PT)
Physiotherapist
5 yrs exp
Delhi
it might be due to overuse or you slept on your hand or you might have ant jerk at your wrist. although there is nothing to worry if it is only at your wrist.
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for better advice connect for a while.
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use ice pack every hour and do some gentle exercises.
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