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What Causes Pain In Wrist With Scab On That Area?

I have had pain in my wrist for a year. I have had two cortisone injections. The most recent was about three months ago. The area where my wrist hurts is now discolored paler than the rest and there is s scab that keeps getting larger and has only been on my wrist for about two to three weeks. The scab is not from or on the ppint of injection. Could this be a major issue?
posted on Sun, 14 Jun 2015
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Hello,

I have studied your case with diligence.

There is possibility of inflammatory arthritis of wrist.
When such patients come to our hospital I advise them blood test like RA factor, ACCP, ESR, complete blood count, HLA B27.

Rheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints, does you have such complain?

A treatment regimen for Rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis involves medication, exercise, good posture practices, and other treatment options such as applying heat/cold to help relax muscles and reduce joint pain.
NSAIDs, DMARDs (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs) are sometimes prescribed in more severe cases.

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 In Wrist With Scab On That Area?

Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. There is possibility of inflammatory arthritis of wrist. When such patients come to our hospital I advise them blood test like RA factor, ACCP, ESR, complete blood count, HLA B27. Rheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints, does you have such complain? A treatment regimen for Rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis involves medication, exercise, good posture practices, and other treatment options such as applying heat/cold to help relax muscles and reduce joint pain. NSAIDs, DMARDs (disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs) are sometimes prescribed in more severe cases. 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