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Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Pain in the wrist is usually associated with broken hands in young children who inadvertently fell. In fact, many adults also experience pain in the wrist. There are many reasons why people suffer from this pain. You need to know them in time to see a doctor for help and not miss the development of diseases.
[The most common causes of pain in the wrist
Pinching of the nerve is a situation when the nerve is clamped, most often by the process of the vertebra. This can mean that the wrist hurts and the person has "seizures" when the hand is working. For example, in a state of rest everything can be normal, nothing hurts, but when a person tries to lift something, a strong pain in his wrist can be disturbing him. Sometimes the pain is aggravated when the wrist is strained. The cause is difficult to detect, which means that it is often difficult to cure properly.
Carpal tunnel syndrome or carpal tunnel syndrome is a condition that causes chronic pain in the wrist due to repetitive movements. It is also called carpal neuropathy. This condition arises from the overload of the wrist due to constantly repeated movements, for example, when monotonous assembly of small parts or work with a mouse. There are people of certain professions, more inclined to these kinds of problems. In the risk group - professionals who often work with their hands - secretaries, cashiers, office workers.
Injury - if a person has suffered from a wrist injury, it is logical that as a result, there may be pain in the wrist. As a result, a person's injuries can be troubled by stretching the muscles and ligaments, as well as ruptures or fractures. Depending on the severity of the injury, the wrist can hurt more or less. The consequences of a wrist injury are easily seen on the x-ray.
Arthritis - in people who suffer from this disease, often a pain in the wrists. There are two types of arthritis where the pain in the wrist is a common symptom. This is osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. However, both diseases can cause problems in the joints, bones and muscular tissues of the wrist.
Kinbeck's disease is the wrist osteochondritis, which most often occurs in young people. This is a permanent trauma or a large single bone injury, which leads to a violation of blood flow in the area of the wrist.
Ganglion cysts - tissue degeneration in the area of the wrist or knob on the wrist. They arise because of the soft tissue cyst of the wrist (its upper part or opposite side of the palm). Small cysts, according to research, cause more pain than large cysts.
Risk groups for wrist pain
- Professional activities can endanger people with weak brushes. In the risk group, people actively working with brushes.
- Age is another risk factor. Older people are more likely to suffer from wrist problems than young people, due to the gradual destruction of bone tissue.
- Repeated injuries can also lead to wrist problems. If a person has already received a fracture or a wrist injury, then it is more likely that the pain in his wrist will be troubling again.
Symptoms of pain in the wrist
Pain in the wrist can be very strong, especially in people who work hard with their hands. In the human hand and wrist there are more than 25 bones. The wrist joint, which most often breaks down or traumatizes, provides flexibility and strength of hands, so that a person can perform a variety of tasks. Since most people use their hands for all kinds of activities, pain in the wrist can seriously hinder the ability to do even basic work. Pain in the wrist can interfere with such simple things as showering, dressing, cooking for yourself and family members.
As a rule, the pain in the wrist is dull and barely perceptible, when it is not used during work. Pain can become sharper when a person starts using his wrist. This becomes a serious problem. There are several causes of pain, some of which can be corrected faster than others.
How to treat pain in the wrist?
Anti-inflammatory and analgesic agents with cortisone in the composition can alleviate the pain in the wrist.
Physiotherapy is very useful for people suffering from pain in the wrist. This method can help to heal bruises and fractures, and also help relieve pain in the wrist area.
Surgery in some cases may be necessary, depending on the severity of the injury. Although surgery is not the preferred treatment option, it may be the only option to relieve pain in the wrist.