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What Could Cause Sudden Pain In Wrists, Below The Thumb?

I have been having wrist pain just below the thumb for about 3 weeks and it came on suddenly. At first it was a dull ache, now I get sharp pains in the wrist when I extend my arm, open jars and reach for things. There is numbness in the skin at the wrist and thumb area.When having my arm is hanging down at my side the wrist throbs. What can this be. I am an Educational assisstant and use my hands constantly with hand over hand work.
Wed, 2 Apr 2014
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Hello dear,

The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to musculo-skeletal injury or nerve entrapment.

Symptomatic relief can be obtained by application of ice, analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac (to be taken after food) + Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals).
Nervigenic agents & supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D can be included in his diet which will help in strengthening of bones.
Physiotherapy exercise will also be helpful.

If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult an Orthopedician for proper clinical examination.
Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress.

Wishing a Good Health.
Take care.
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What Could Cause Sudden Pain In Wrists, Below The Thumb?

Hello dear, The symptoms as mentioned in your post can be attributed to musculo-skeletal injury or nerve entrapment. Symptomatic relief can be obtained by application of ice, analgesic & muscle relaxant gel, intake of analgesics like Diclofenac (to be taken after food) + Pantoprazole (to be taken 30 minutes before meals). Nervigenic agents & supplements of Calcium & Vitamin D can be included in his diet which will help in strengthening of bones. Physiotherapy exercise will also be helpful. If symptoms still persist, it will be better to consult an Orthopedician for proper clinical examination. Till then, maintain adequate hydration & nutrition status, take proper rest and avoid stress. Wishing a Good Health. Take care.