HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Medication Can I Take For Pain In My Plastered Wrist Joint ?

i have a broken wrist joint My arm is in plaster for the last 25 days but now at times i experience swelling and pain in my hand what should i do
Tue, 27 Dec 2011
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician 's  Response
Hi,thanks for query.Normally this happens when the plaster is too tight.But after 25 days this is unusual.Please look for movements of finger.Any redness and swelling needs visit to your doctor.bye.
I find this answer helpful
  User's Response
Hi,
Swelling and pain may be due to tight plaster or due to improper setting of bones or due to not giving rest to wrist. So please again take help of your doctor.
Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist Vikas Dwivedi's  Response
welcum to healthcare magic
sum time pain persisiting, better u go n consult an orthopaedician.
elevate ur hand and do sum exercises like..
1) finger movements
2) tight ur muscles( inside the plaster ) hold for 20 sec and thn relax, every second hrly.
do 10 reps.
definitely ur pain will cum down.
tk cr.
I find this answer helpful

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Medication Can I Take For Pain In My Plastered Wrist Joint ?

Hi,thanks for query.Normally this happens when the plaster is too tight.But after 25 days this is unusual.Please look for movements of finger.Any redness and swelling needs visit to your doctor.bye.