I hurt the wrist... and if I have a crack?

Many times the fissures of wrist usually go unnoticed because, while a continuing nuisance may occur, not limited our mobility
Me duele la muñeca… ¿Y si tengo una fisura?

Many people, especially women, can have a crack at the wrist and not know it.

There are times that the lesion is so small that we don't have mobility problems, however, the pain and discomfort are continuous. Hence the importance of recognizing the symptoms.

If it is true that the cracks they may appear due to falls, bumps or bruises, it is common for women to appear due to osteoporosis or other bone diseases.

We invite you to learn all of the information in the following article, and recommend, provided that, before any discomfort or concern, Please never consulting with your doctor.

Causes of the appearance of a fissure in the wrist

We could say without mistakes which the wrist pain is one of the most common. Tends to be very frequent from 50 years, time in which bone problems are becoming more apparent and is common to suffer this type of pain.

However, let's see what tend to be the most common causes to bring up a fissure:

1. a fall or a blow

Go on bike and end up in the soil, or lose your balance and fall over the hands to the be the main point of support when for example, we slid, it is something very common.

What tends to happen in these cases is that, despite suffering from severe pain, we notice that we have mobility, and hence we say that "goodness I have nothing broken".

Despite being able to move the hand perfectly, it may appear a small fissure in any bone of the wrist or forearm.

And Although the pain initially seems not so intense, it is usual that progress in the form of "continuous annoyance", as a dull pain that increases when we carry some weight.

Not be surprised to know that there are many people that take months to see a doctor to order an x-ray. There are times that the rift is so small that just you can be seen.

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2. the repetitive stress

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What do we mean with repetitive stress? It is easy to understand, when we spent many months and many years performing the same activity: writing with your computer, when we frequently use the scissors because we are dedicated to sew or do gardening work and we spent the day manipulating tools.

Over the years, and especially if we suffer osteoporosis, these types of injuries are very common. The problem comes when this fissure is "masked" by other medical conditions, such as with a carpal tunnel.

I.e., the doll already hurts us because Yes, and it is common that before that the doctor to make us an x-ray, resort to painkillers.

What symptoms present a fissure on the wrist?

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1. the type of pain

We will notice a sharp pain when the fracture, but moments after lost a bit of intensity to become deaf nitpicking but persistent which does not prevent us in the early days have a more or less normal mobility.

However, when we tried to hold pesos, us is almost impossible and the hassle is very intense.

2 may be bruising

The skin may become Crimson in some cases, though not always appears the bruise. This is because there are more serious fissures that may to damage blood vessels in the tissue surrounding the fracture.

However, If this happens, already gives us a clue that is clear that there is a serious problem.

However, do not appear and also note that, despite the pain, we can move the hand, is one of the reasons why many people not come to see a doctor.

We have also taken into account in case of osteoporosis, the crack can appear overnight due to weakness of the bones.

As we do not see the seeps, not having experienced "a blow" or "trauma" nor do we know what to and not give importance.

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3. the hand may swell

There are people who after feeling the blow or of suffering the injury, see how his hand swells immediately. Now, in other cases, fluid around the site of the lesion more can go to accumulate gradually, being more evident the next day.

There are who relieves these symptoms taking anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen, but remember that not must never mask the symptoms. Always goes to the doctor when you suffer pains or see your hands swell.

What we do about a wrist pain?

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  • It is important to know that any delay in the diagnosis and treatment of a bone problem like a fissure can cause us a poor healing and we will lose the mobility of our hand.

Thus, before any discomfort goes to your specialist.

  • For the best pain relief cold therapy is. Apply ice packs and if you want you can combine them with hot packs.
  • Baths with water of Rosemary or Lavender desinflaman area.
  • It is very possible that your doctor apply you a splint or a bandage so that the wrist remains straight.
  • It tries to prevent fissures by increasing your dose of calcium, takes care of not always doing repetitive activities with the same hand and attend periodic to monitor your level of calcium in the bones is worth!
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