10 Symptoms of a Sprained Wrist
Reviewed: Dr. Gromatzky
Symptom #6: Tenderness
The sharp pain we initially experience from a sprained wrist can be agonizing. Unfortunately, the pain associated with the injury does not stop there. For days or even weeks afterwards, the area will continue to be painful. Just touching the damaged area even slightly can send pain shooting up the patient’s arm.
To help protect the patient from the pain it might be necessary to put them in a splint or a cast. They should always try and keep their hand away from situations where they might get hurt, but this is likely to happen reflexively anyway. Painkillers can help but they should always be used with caution.
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