Wrist/Hand Pain
Wrist and hand pain is often caused by sprains or fractures from sudden injuries. But wrist and hand pain can also result from long-term problems, such as repetitive stress, arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. Because so many factors can lead to wrist and hand pain, diagnosing the exact cause can be difficult, but an accurate diagnosis is essential for proper treatment and healing.
Symptoms
- Weakness of the wrist hand, and/or fingers
- Numbness, tingling or the feeling of “pins and needles”
- Shaking of the hands in the middle of the night for pain relief
- Swelling and pain
- Restricted range of motion
Causes
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- De Quervain’s Disease
- Osteoarthritis
- Tendonitis,
- Trigger Finger
- Dupuytren’s Disease
- Rheumatoid Arthritis