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What Causes Pain In Shoulder And Wrists?

While digging a large pathway with a shovel I forcefully hit solid ground a few times. When i finished I noticed pain in my shoulder, elbow and wrist joints. Almost a week later my hand is now slightly swollen with numbness, painful soreness in my wrist especially when holding something at a angle and my elbow is sore as well but only upon full extension. Did I sprain something and should I be concerned as it is the Holidays and my doc is out of state.
posted on Sat, 29 Nov 2014
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Sir,
I feel you should be concerned. Now since there is swelling and persistent pain, you need radiological screening. Get x rays, also may be your ligaments are hurt. You need consultation with hand surgeon.
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What Causes Pain In Shoulder And Wrists?

Sir, I feel you should be concerned. Now since there is swelling and persistent pain, you need radiological screening. Get x rays, also may be your ligaments are hurt. You need consultation with hand surgeon.