How long does a wrist strain take to heal?

Wrist sprains usually take from 2 to 10 weeks to heal, but some take longer. Usually, the more pain you have, the more severe your wrist sprain is and the longer it will take to heal. You can heal faster and regain strength in your wrist with good home treatment.

How do I know if my wrist pain is serious?

It’s important to contact a doctor if:

1. wrist pain is interfering with everyday activities.
2. numbness or tingling is becoming worse, and there is little or no feeling in the fingers or hand.
3. simple hand movements are no longer possible.
4. weakness makes holding things difficult.

How does a wrist strain feel?

Tenderness and warmth around the injury. Feeling a popping or tearing in the wrist. Bruising. Loss of motion.

What is the most common cause of wrist sprains?

Wrist sprains are caused most often by a fall onto an outstretched hand. This might happen during everyday activities, but frequently occurs during sports and outdoor recreation.

How do you know if you tore something in your wrist?

What are the Signs or Symptoms of Wrist Ligament Tears?

1. Swollen and painful wrist.
2. Limited movement of the wrist and/or hand.
3. Feeling of popping or tearing sensation in the wrist.
4. Warmth and tenderness around the injury.
5. Bruising of the wrist.
6. Instability of the wrist.

How do you treat wrist and hand pain?

Treatments for wrist pain

1. wearing a wrist brace or splint to reduce swelling and ease wrist pain.
2. applying hot or cold compresses for 10 to 20 minutes at a time.
3. taking anti-inflammatory or pain-reliving medications, such as ibuprofen or naproxen.
4. having surgery to repair the median nerve, in severe cases.

Does a sprained wrist hurt immediately?

Signs and Symptoms A sprained wrist is often swollen and painful, especially with motion. There may be bruising. Pain and swelling can develop over several days and may last anywhere from a few days to six weeks.

How do you tell if you tore a tendon in your wrist?

Hand, elbow or wrist tendon injury symptoms

1. Pain.
2. Swelling.
3. Bruising.
4. Weakness in the affected area.
5. A snapping or popping noise at the time of injury.
6. Difficulty moving the hand, wrist or elbow.
7. Increased fatigue during activity.

When should you get a wrist injury checked?

When to see a doctor Not all wrist pain requires medical care. Minor sprains and strains usually respond to ice, rest and over-the-counter pain medications. But if pain and swelling last longer than a few days or become worse, see your doctor.

How do I know if I’ve torn a ligament in my hand?

Do I Have a Torn Ligament?

1. Pain when bending the wrist backward.
2. Inability to move your wrist all the way around.
3. Bruising.
4. Pain and swelling on the backside of the wrist.
5. Popping or grinding sensation.
6. Weakness in the wrist.