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What is a swelling on the outer surface of the wrist?
ganglion cyst
Why is your right wrist and your right leg swelling?
They aren't.
When to be concerned with post wrist surgery swelling?
Swelling is very common post-operatively. If swelling persists 2-4 weeks after surgery visit your GP for a check up.
What happens when you hear a pop in your wrist?
A pop in the wrist may not be anything to worry about. If it is accompanied by pain or swelling you should see a doctor to have this checked.
Can you have a fractured wrist without swelling?
yeah you can, mine was fractured I had no swelling no bruise, just sharp pain when I moved it yeah you can, mine was fractured I had no swelling no bruise, just sharp pain when I moved it
How do you know if you have a wrist fracture?
The mechanism or how your wrist was hurt plays a big part. If you have point tenderness over a specific carpal or wrist bone. If you have swelling,and bruising and loss of or decreased range of motion. All these things are part of an exam and history. You will need an xray to be positive. The signs of a break or sprain are pain, redness, swelling and a decreased range of movement of your hand. If the swelling and pain does not get less over the course of a few hours, it is best to get the wrist x-rayed as certain breaks might not heal well if left alone. Only an x-ray can determine a fracture.
What are the symptoms of a wrist injury?
The are a few symptoms of wrist injuries. The symptoms include swelling, pain, heat/warmth of the joint, discolouration, deformity and being unable to move the joint.
Why is the wrist particularly impacted by excessive fluid?
Because the area of the wrist through which the median nerve passes is very narrow, any swelling in the area will lead to pressure on the median nerve.
The development of swelling on the outer surface of the wrist is?
medical term: Ganglion Cyst
Why is my right wrist smaller than my left and I'm right handed?
I just noticed my left wrist is larger than my right. I, too, am right handed, but this week I was bitten by a cat on my left wrist. After antibiotics the swelling has nearly disappeared, but I fear my wrist will be forever larger than my right.
What is a cystic mass arising from a tendon in the wrist?
A ganglion cyst is a swelling or tumor on a joint or tendon sheath. It can occur anywhere there is a tendon. It has been called Gideon's Disease or a Bible Cyst or a Bible Bump.
How do you no when you break or fracture your wrist?
pain, swelling hurts to touch possibly bone poking skin Go see doctor
