Health A to Z

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Hand pain

Hand pain compromises the different parts of the hand.

They include:

Symptoms for Hand pain

You can determine the source of your wrist pain based on your symptoms.

  • Unable to move the wrist or grasp anything due to pain, swelling, and bruises
  • Throbbing pain that is greater at night, tingling, numbness, or pins and needles in the fingers, hand, or arm
  • Possibly a painful smooth bump on the top of the wrist
  • a popping or breaking noise during the injury

Typical reasons

Bruising or injury to the wrist is a common cause of wrist pain.

How to relieve wrist pain on your own

Do

The doctor typically advises you to try these things first:

    Typical reasons
    • Rest your wrist
    • Apply an ice pack to your wrist every two to three hours for up to 20 minutes
    • Keep your hands and wrists moving with mild workouts
    • Use paracetamol
    • Remove any jewelry
    • The pain-causing activities should be stopped or reduced
    • To support your wrist, put on a splint
    • It would be best if you strapped the painful finger to the finger next. Tape the two fingers loosely by sandwiching a small cotton wool or gauze between them.

    Don’t

    • You shouldn’t take ibuprofen for the first 48 hours following an injury
    • Avoid taking hot baths or using heat packs during the first two to three days following an injury
    • Do not grab anything too hard or raise anything heavy
    • Do not entirely cease using your finger

    When to consult the doctor

    • You are unable to perform daily tasks due to the pain that is either becoming worse or returning
    • Despite two weeks of home treatment, the pain has not subsided
    • Your hand has started to tingle or is beginning to feel numb
    • You have diabetes; therefore, your hand issues may be more severe

    To explore your health concerns in detail and receive expert advice, you can easily access our free doctor consultation service, designed to provide you with the support you need.

    Reviewed by – Dr. Priyanka, MBBS MD Microbiology
    Page last reviewed: 30 September 2022