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What Causes Severe Pain In Hand?

developed very bad hand pain in my right hand. I am a teacher. I write all day and use my kepboard and mouse all day. Only my right hand is in pain. Pain developed over the course of the day until finally it became unbearable. Seemed like my hand muscles just locked up.
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain in hand . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like muscle spasm , nerve compression , carpal tunnel syndrome or cyst . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with nerve conduction test and physical examination to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory , nerve supplement along with physical therapy . For now stay calm , take ibuprofen , apply warm compresses to shoulder and arm , do light stretching exercises under expert or acetaminophen for pain and take proper rest. You can also keep your hand in hot water tub with epsom salt for 15 minutest .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Pain In Hand?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain in hand . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like muscle spasm , nerve compression , carpal tunnel syndrome or cyst . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination and treatment . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with nerve conduction test and physical examination to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant , anti inflammatory , nerve supplement along with physical therapy . For now stay calm , take ibuprofen , apply warm compresses to shoulder and arm , do light stretching exercises under expert or acetaminophen for pain and take proper rest. You can also keep your hand in hot water tub with epsom salt for 15 minutest . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari