Yesterday I tripped and fell and I landed on my wrist but is I fell I scraped it on the side of a table so I have a bruise going down the inside of my left arm and more bruises on my radius just under my thumb. I put ice on it yesterday but the swelling hasn t gone down. Should I go to get it x rayed or not??
Dear Sir/Madam, I thank you for having faith in Chat Doctor and for seeking help on your issue; I have gone through your symptoms, and in my opinion, the first and foremost thing you need to do is to get an X-ray done and consult a Hand Surgeon so that he can figure out if there is any bony or ligamentous injury to your wrist, he may need an MRI scanning of the wrist to ascertain the injury. I hope if everything turns normal some rest to the wrist may suffice but at this stage screening is a must. I hope I have been able to provide you with a satisfactory solution, if you want to clear any doubts about my opinion, feel free to contact. Special note-Any medication prescribed needs to be taken after consultation with your personal doctor only. Thanks