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What Causes Popping Sensation And Pain In The Wrist?

Last night I moved my wrist funny and it popped really loud and hard and it hurt a lot. The pain went away after a few minutes and then was fine all day today. (I work as a waitress in a restaurant so I carried plates all day) But then I went to the nail salon and has my wrist resting and it started to ache and gradually got worse. It hurts to move my wrist now (mainly when I lift my hand back) and grip things. It also has this little click if I move it certain ways. What could be wrong? There s no swelling or bruising just pain and clicking
Tue, 18 Apr 2017
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HI,
Thanks for the query. I understand your concern.
The popping sensation in ankle you have could be due to movement of muscle tendons causing friction/ inflammation.. so it is recurrent,
Rough joint surfaces can be other cause with same symptoms.
Escaping gases from synovial fluid can cause such popping.. but it mostly is painless.
muscle relaxant ointment & anti inflammatory pills like Ibuprofen over the counter should give relief in a few days.. in case there is no relief / pain worsens you should consult orthopedic doctor.
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What Causes Popping Sensation And Pain In The Wrist?

HI, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. The popping sensation in ankle you have could be due to movement of muscle tendons causing friction/ inflammation.. so it is recurrent, Rough joint surfaces can be other cause with same symptoms. Escaping gases from synovial fluid can cause such popping.. but it mostly is painless. muscle relaxant ointment & anti inflammatory pills like Ibuprofen over the counter should give relief in a few days.. in case there is no relief / pain worsens you should consult orthopedic doctor. Thanks