Wrist or Hand Pain
Wrist and Hand Pain
Wrist and hand pain is often caused by sprains or fractures from sudden injuries. But wrist and hand pain can also result from long-term problems, such as repetitive stress, arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. Because so many factors can lead to wrist and hand pain, diagnosing the exact cause can be difficult, but an accurate diagnosis is essential for proper treatment and healing.
Symptoms & Causes
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Visual changes to the elbow, such as swelling and discoloration
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Inability to move the joint
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Pain in the area
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Numbness and tingling
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Pain with movement of arm or hand
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Broken arm
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Bursitis (joint inflammation)
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Dislocated elbow
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Golfer’s elbow
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Osteoarthritis (disease causing the breakdown of joints)
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Osteochondritis dissecans
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Rheumatoid arthritis (inflammatory joint disease)
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Sprains
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Stress fractures
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Tendinitis
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Tennis elbow
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Throwing injuries
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Trapped nerves ( ulnar neuropathy)
