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Is A Bruise On The Wrist After An Injury A Matter Of Concern?
I was pushing down on a large cardboard box to get it ready for the trash my hand slipped and the inside of my right wrist got hit immediately there was about a one or one and a half inch circle raised and blue I have been putting an ice pack on it and pressure the swelling has gone down The bruise is still there but it does not hurt should I worry
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Fri, 27 Jul 2018
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Hello,
It could be a minor contusion only.
You can apply ice packs for faster recovery. Generally, it will settle by itself without any treatment.
If symptoms persists you can consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It could be a minor contusion only.
You can apply ice packs for faster recovery. Generally, it will settle by itself without any treatment.
If symptoms persists you can consult a physician and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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