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Wrist Injury
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A wrist injury is a strain where there is a tearing of the muscle fibers in the area surrounding the wrist.

Symptoms

Steps
1   If there is any bleeding, control it by applying gentle pressure with a large sterile, or clean cloth.
2   Cover the entire wound with a bandage
3   Apply an ice pack or ice wrapped in cloth to the injured area to decrease pain and reduce swelling
4   Support the injured hand by placing it on a pillow
5   If there is a deformity of the wrist or numbness in the hand lay your wrist across a soft pillow and seek medical attention immediately.
Warnings
DO NOT put ice directly on the skin
Tips
If pain and symptoms do not go away after 1 day seek medical help

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