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What Causes Intense Pain And Swelling In Right Wrist?

My wife s wrist is killing her, she can t move it at all without intense pain . She just woke up and the pain was there, no trauma , no fall. Her wrist is swollen and slightly red. We went to ER and all tests were negative . They put her on pain meds , that s it. They told to see a hand specialist . The pain started in her right wrist and go up to her elbow. The pain in her wrist is on the top, not that mush under the wrist. On a scale of one to 10, it a 9. Any ideas what it could be?.
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have intense pain and swelling in right wrist . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like osteoarthritis , rheumatoid arthritis , carpal tunnel syndrome , ganglion cysts or kienbock's disease . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically , order CT scan or MRI to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with anti inflammatory physical therapy and light stretching exercises or muscle relaxant or recommend surgery . For now apply warm compresses , take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain or give your arm and hand proper rest .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Intense Pain And Swelling In Right Wrist?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have intense pain and swelling in right wrist . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like osteoarthritis , rheumatoid arthritis , carpal tunnel syndrome , ganglion cysts or kienbock s disease . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor will examine physically , order CT scan or MRI to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe antibiotics along with anti inflammatory physical therapy and light stretching exercises or muscle relaxant or recommend surgery . For now apply warm compresses , take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain or give your arm and hand proper rest . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari