Common Causes Of Wrist Pain
Wrist pain can arise from a variety of conditions and injuries, ranging from overuse syndromes to acute trauma and inflammatory disorders. Here is an overview of the common causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of wrist pain:
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
- Ganglion Cyst
- Wrist Sprain
- Wrist Fracture
- Arthritis
- Tendonitis
-Cause: Compression of the median nerve as it passes through the carpal tunnel in the wrist.
-Symptoms: Numbness, tingling, and pain in the thumb, index, and middle fingers, weakness in the hand, and difficulty gripping objects.
-Cause: Inflammation of the tendons on the thumb side of the wrist, usually due to repetitive thumb motions.
-Symptoms: Pain and swelling near the base of the thumb, difficulty moving the thumb and wrist, and a sticking or stop-and-go sensation in the thumb when moving it.
-Cause: Fluid-filled cysts that develop along the tendons or joints of the wrists or hands.
-Symptoms: Visible lumps, pain or discomfort with wrist movement, and sometimes weakness in the hand.
-Cause: Stretching or tearing of the ligaments in the wrist, often due to a fall or sudden twist.
-Symptoms: Pain, swelling, bruising, and limited range of motion.
-Cause: Break in one of the bones in the wrist, typically due to trauma or a fall.
-Symptoms: Severe pain, swelling, bruising, and deformity of the wrist.
-Cause: Degenerative changes (osteoarthritis) or inflammatory conditions (rheumatoid arthritis) affecting the wrist joints.
-Symptoms: Pain, swelling, stiffness, and decreased range of motion.
-Cause: Inflammation of the tendons in the wrist due to overuse or repetitive motion.
-Symptoms: Pain, tenderness, and swelling in the wrist, particularly with movement.