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Wrist pain

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Wrist pain is a symptom where one has sharp or dull pain in his wrist, which may or may not be accompanied by pain or funny sensations in other parts of the hand.

Dr. Kat Kat reviewed this

33 years experience

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very common

Body locations

Arm, Hand

Is Symptom of

Carpal tunnel syndrome
Condition
Repetitive strain injury
Condition
Hand bone fracture
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Ganglion cyst
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Scaphoid fracture
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Wrist pain
Ibuprofen
4
2 reviews
Acetaminophen
Naproxen

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