Pain is getting worse and feeling discomfort in my right wrist - #13145
I am 23yrs old Female. 3 months ago, I had the aspiration for ganglion cyst that was on my right wrist but the cyst was calcified. A month ago I was suffering with terrible pain in my right wrist and tingling and numbness in my thumb so i visited and it was turnout to be that I was suffering with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome caused due to cyst creating pressure on my median nerve. I was on neuropathic medicine for a week. Since yesterday I am experiencing terrible pain in my right wrist and I started observing some kind of discoloration in the aspirated region. Please Help me with it.
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Hello dear
See carpel tunnel syndrome is associated with nerve irritation of median nerve usually affecting guitarists
I suggest you to please follow below precautions for improvement
Physiotherapy exercises for atleast half an hour daily
Neurobin tablet once a day for 1 month
Diclofenac sodium gel topical application twice a day for 1 week
Wrist splint once a day at night
Multivitamin therapy ( zincovit) once a day
For 1 month
In case of no improvement consult orthopedic surgeon for better clarity
Hopefully you recover soon
Regards
Hello Pratiksha By observing your history I suggest you some treatment as follows - The most common carpal tunnel treatments include modifying your daily routine, supporting and strengthening your wrist and taking medication:
Wearing a splint (especially at night): A splint will hold your wrist in a neutral position to take pressure off your median nerve.
Physical therapy: A physical therapist can help you strengthen muscles around your wrist and increase your flexibility.
Changing your posture or working environment: An occupational therapist can suggest ways to modify how you do everyday tasks to move safely and more comfortably. You might need to change how you sit or stand, how you position your keyboard or make other posture tweaks.
Over-the-counter medications: Your provider might suggest over-the-counter NSAIDs or acetaminophen to reduce inflammation and relieve pain. Don’t take these medicines for more than 10 days in a row without talking to your provider.
Corticosteroids: Corticosteroids are prescription anti-inflammatory medications. Your provider may give you cortisone shots in your affected carpal tunnel.
Thank you
Hi Dear Pratiksha , I can understand your concern First of all ganglion over the wrist is common Avoid friction injuries Aspiration of the cyst can lead to infection the discolouration might be due to hematoma the pain might be because of the infected cyst kindly visit a nearby Orthopedic surgeon for the same antibiotics will help you out Take care
It sounds like you’re dealing with a recurrence or progression of an underlying issue, possibly linked to the cyst and the pressure it may be applying on the median nerve. The fact that you’re observing discoloration could suggest an inflammatory response or a vascular issue like compromised blood flow or hematoma formation in that area. Considering the previous diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and the treatments you’ve had, persistent or worsening symptoms like increasing pain, tingling, or any discoloration may suggest an evolving condition which requires reassessment. I strongly recommend that you see your healthcare provider as soon as possible. They might need to perform another physical examination, assess the need for imaging studies such as an MRI or ultrasound, and review your treatment plan. Discoloration specifically could indicate an infection, necrosis, or even a vascular event, none of which should be delayed in being evaluated. In the meantime, try to avoid activities that exacerbate the pain or pressure on your wrist. You might also consider using a wrist splint to immobilize the wrist, and apply ice if it helps reduce the pain and swelling—but ensure you have a barrier between the ice and skin to protect against frostbite. If over-the-counter NSAIDs like ibuprofen are recommended by your healthcare provider, they might help with inflammation temporarily. But please, do not delay in reaching out to a medical professional given the new symptoms. Prioritizing this will help ascertain the root cause and ensure you’re not facing a progressive or serious condition.
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