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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Hand?

I suddenly noticed my hard and wrist were rely hurting. When I looked at my wrist it was very red and swallon and the vein was suddenly very blue and bulging. My whole forearm is now hurting. I can move my hand but it is agonising to do so. What could this be?? Thanks
posted on Sat, 6 Sep 2014
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Hello

I have studied your case
There is possibility of cellulitis due to soft tissue infection.

I will advise you to do ultrasound of arm and you may need to investigate in form of complete blood count, ESR, CRP

Clinically if there are no signs of infection or major illness then physiotherapy can be started.
So I will advise you to consult a specialist and do required investigation.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Causes Pain And Swelling In Hand?

Hello I have studied your case There is possibility of cellulitis due to soft tissue infection. I will advise you to do ultrasound of arm and you may need to investigate in form of complete blood count, ESR, CRP Clinically if there are no signs of infection or major illness then physiotherapy can be started. So I will advise you to consult a specialist and do required investigation. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.