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Sprained Wrist Topic Guide

Sprained Wrist Sprained Wrist: A torn or stretched wrist ligament characterizes a sprained wrist. Symptoms and signs of a wrist sprain include warmth, redness, swelling, and pain. Treatment options depend upon the grade of the sprain. Treatment may include rest, ice, compression, elevation, wearing a splint, brace, bandage, or wrap, and taking over-the-counter pain medications.
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Wrist Pain
Wrist Pain Wrist pain causes include injury or disease, for example, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, repetitive-motion injuries, sprains, strains, or fractures. Symptoms of a wrist injury include pain, swelling, warmth, dislocation, or deformity. Treatment for wrist pain is to treat the cause. Over-the-counter medicine like acetaminophen (Tylenol), ibuprofen, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatories (NSAIDs). Home remedies for wrist pain relief include applying ice to the area.

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naproxen Naproxen

Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Naproxen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body...learn more »

ibuprofen Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ibuprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body...learn more »