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What Are The Possible Treatment For Sprain On Wrist ?

I fell on my wrist at an awkward angle about three weeks ago. It hurt pretty immediately after I fell but by the next day it didn't hurt at all. Just yesterday it started hurting again but only when I move it at an awkward angle such as putting a shirt on, doing my hair, etc. It hurts where the hand meets the wrist on the ulnar side. I would rate the pain as a 3. Did I just sprain it or could it be fractured? I have a high pain tolerance and didn't know I had a broken foot for a year and a half so it is hard for me to discern if it is just sprained or broken.
Mon, 3 Feb 2014
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Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement,  's  Response
If it is still hurting after three weeks than no harm in getting a wrist x ray. Some time even minor fall can cause fractures if it turns out to be sprain than apply warm saline. Diclofenec ointment and avoid any heavy weight lifting.
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What Are The Possible Treatment For Sprain On Wrist ?

If it is still hurting after three weeks than no harm in getting a wrist x ray. Some time even minor fall can cause fractures if it turns out to be sprain than apply warm saline. Diclofenec ointment and avoid any heavy weight lifting.