wrist pain

Aching joint complaint

Pain in the wrist—the joint connecting the hand to the forearm.

Wrist pain commonly results from repetitive strain, carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis, or injury.

It may be sharp, dull, or aching, and can limit grip strength or range of motion: The wrist pain got worse after hours of typing.

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swelling · brace · repetitive strain · overuse injury · desk job · typing · keyboard · arthritis · fracture · numbness · tingling · joint · inflammation · splint · mouse · clicking · stiffness · injury

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Opposites
anatomical location

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Aching at arm's middle joint

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functional state

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Bendability of hand-arm joint

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G