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What Causes Swelling And Pain Around The Wrist Upon Exertion?
I get a lump (swelling) on top of my right hand, in middle down towards wrist, whenever I use my hand continuously for several minutes. It becomes painful when I try to use my hand after the swelling appears. There is no coloration of this swelling. After an hour or so the swelling or lump goes down. What could this be?
Mon, 9 May 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling and pain around the wrist upon exertion . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like trauma ,arthritis , carpal tunnel syndrome , gout or ganglion cysts. Allergic reaction or local infection can also cause pain and swelling in wrist. You can also put your wrist in hot water tub for 15 minutes daily and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Do not lift heavy object with arm and give proper rest to your arm . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with physical examination , urine test . Doctor may recommend surgical removal for that doctor may refer you to general surgeon or may prescribe antibiotics , allopurinol along with anti inflammatory . Doctor may also recommend physical therapy .Doctor may fix the abnormality by plaster , splint , bandage in case of fracture OR may recommend surgery in case of fracture and hematoma .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling and pain around the wrist upon exertion . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like trauma ,arthritis , carpal tunnel syndrome , gout or ganglion cysts. Allergic reaction or local infection can also cause pain and swelling in wrist. You can also put your wrist in hot water tub for 15 minutes daily and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Do not lift heavy object with arm and give proper rest to your arm . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI along with physical examination , urine test . Doctor may recommend surgical removal for that doctor may refer you to general surgeon or may prescribe antibiotics , allopurinol along with anti inflammatory . Doctor may also recommend physical therapy .Doctor may fix the abnormality by plaster , splint , bandage in case of fracture OR may recommend surgery in case of fracture and hematoma .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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