How to Handle Wrist Pain in Children After a Play Injury
Pediatric Orthopedics Hello, my child is experiencing pain and crying whenever her right wrist is touched, which seems to have resulted from pulling during play. How should I handle this situation? Thank you!
Dr. Luo Zhongwei Reply:
If you experience pain when encountering wrist discomfort, it is best to consult an orthopedic physician for a clinical examination to determine whether it is a fracture or a sprain.[Read More] How to Handle Wrist Pain in Children After a Play Injury
Managing Recurring Wrist Tendonitis: Tips for Relief and Recovery
Symptoms of tendonitis in the right wrist? Due to my new job requiring long hours of computer use, I have re-experienced wrist tendonitis, which I haven't had in a long time. I've applied anti-inflammatory pain relief ointment and wrapped my wrist, trying to find time t...
Dr. Huang Longde Reply:
Hello, Zhang Shuchin: Computer professionals often experience significant stress on the neck, back, shoulder joints, elbow joints, wrist joints, and fingers due to prolonged sitting while handling computer data. This can lead to computer-related occupational diseases such as musc...[Read More] Managing Recurring Wrist Tendonitis: Tips for Relief and Recovery
Is Joint Cracking Normal After Age 32? Understanding Your Symptoms
After the age of thirty-two, bones may start to creak or crack? I am 33 years old, and over the past year, I have noticed that my joints make a cracking sound whenever I move them slightly, including my ankles, knees, wrists, elbows, shoulders, and neck. Is this normal?
Dr. Lai Wenzhi Reply:
The issue of joint sounds is caused by the movement of tendons over bones, resulting in noise. This often occurs when the tendons are relatively stiff. To minimize or alleviate these sounds, it is advisable to engage in activities such as massage or warm-up exercises like stretch...[Read More] Is Joint Cracking Normal After Age 32? Understanding Your Symptoms
Understanding Ganglion Cysts: Treatment Options and Long-Term Effects
Ganglion cyst Hello, Doctor. I have a lump at the pulse point of my left wrist that has been present for over two years. Pressing on it does not cause much pain, just a slight sensation. I previously visited a doctor at Yadong Hospital who diagnosed it as a ganglion cyst and ment...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Based on your symptoms, the likelihood of a ganglion cyst is the highest. This condition typically occurs near the wrist and can sometimes become quite firm. Upon palpation, it may not necessarily be painful, and its size usually ranges from one to two centimeters. If left untrea...[Read More] Understanding Ganglion Cysts: Treatment Options and Long-Term Effects
Can Exercise Help Increase Height at 22? Orthopedic Insights
Height Hello, doctor. I am currently 22 years old. Is it still possible for me to grow taller through exercise? I have adjusted my bicycle seat very high, so that only my toes touch the ground! I feel that it is difficult to ride the bike because my legs are short. Could this cau...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Orthopedic Response: (1) Once the growth plates of the spine and long bones in the limbs close in an average person, bone growth ceases, and height will no longer change. No exercise can increase height for a twenty-year-old. (2) Potential injuries from raising the bicycle seat i...[Read More] Can Exercise Help Increase Height at 22? Orthopedic Insights
Understanding Post-Injury Pain: What to Do After a Fall
Soreness! At the beginning of last month, I fell off my bike while trying to avoid a car, resulting in abrasions on both knees and my left wrist. The abrasions have healed now, but I experience a dull pain in my left hand when I lift it or lean on it. Although it's not sever...
Dr. Lin Junliang Reply:
It has been two months since the car accident at the beginning of last month, and there is still residual pain. It is recommended to get an X-ray and have a physical examination at the outpatient clinic to check for any injuries to the joints, ligaments, and bones.[Read More] Understanding Post-Injury Pain: What to Do After a Fall
Understanding Elbow Pain: Is It Tennis Elbow from Mouse Use?
Elbow joint pain Pain on the outer side of the elbow, even without playing tennis, can still be indicative of lateral epicondylitis, commonly known as tennis elbow. This condition can arise from repetitive strain or overuse, particularly from activities such as extensive mouse us...
Dr. Xie Tianjie Reply:
Tennis elbow is not a diagnosis exclusive to tennis players; it refers to inflammation occurring on the outer side of the elbow joint. The primary cause is often due to overuse of the forearm muscle group, such as repetitive wrist rotation from manual tasks, lifting heavy objects...[Read More] Understanding Elbow Pain: Is It Tennis Elbow from Mouse Use?
Understanding Hand Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
What is wrong with my hand? What is wrong with my hand? I'm not sure if it's because I've been using the computer for too long, but every time I move my palm, it hurts. If I hit my right palm with my left hand, it hurts, but if I hit my left hand with my right hand...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Dr. Wang, the orthopedic specialist, responds: Prolonged use of the computer and extended periods of using the mouse with the right hand can lead to overuse injuries, resulting in tendon fatigue and inflammation. Consequently, the tendons in the palm, fingers, and wrist joints ma...[Read More] Understanding Hand Pain: Causes and When to Seek Help
Post-Abortion Pain: Understanding Coccyx Pain and Its Impact on Mobility
Post-abortion soreness? Hello Doctor: In May of this year, I had to undergo a medical abortion due to embryonic resorption. Although I followed the traditional postpartum confinement practices, it has now been three months, and I am experiencing increasingly severe body aches. I ...
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
Coccyx pain is often associated with a history of trauma, such as a fall, leading to injury of the coccyx. While this can cause pain, it typically does not affect walking. Pain in the back and buttocks that is characterized by a limping gait may be due to myofascial inflammation ...[Read More] Post-Abortion Pain: Understanding Coccyx Pain and Its Impact on Mobility
Effective Treatments for Thumb and Wrist Pain in Seniors
Hand pain Hello, Dr. Hsieh. I would like to ask about my grandmother, who is 72 years old. She experiences pain and weakness in her left thumb and wrist, particularly in the web space, during movement, making it difficult for her to hold a bowl. She had an injury in her youth and...
Dr. Xie Tianjie Reply:
Lesions caused by old injuries to the hand and wrist joints may include disorders of the joints and ligaments. A detailed X-ray examination at an orthopedic outpatient clinic is necessary. For patients who are not suitable for analgesics, the use of splints and rehabilitation the...[Read More] Effective Treatments for Thumb and Wrist Pain in Seniors
Understanding Wrist Discomfort: Is Cracking Your Joints Harmful?
Wrist I've been feeling like my wrist is tight lately, and I need to stretch it out to feel comfortable. Is this bad? I also hear a popping sound when I stretch it, as well as in my neck. I've heard that making joints pop is not good; is that true? However, I feel more ...
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
Discomfort in the wrist that feels like it is being compressed is a common clinical presentation. This may be due to overexertion, frequent use, injury, or sprain. In some cases, it can also be caused by conditions such as rheumatism or arthritis. Stretching the wrist may provide...[Read More] Understanding Wrist Discomfort: Is Cracking Your Joints Harmful?
Understanding Fractures: Heat Therapy, Infrared Treatment, and More
Fracture Is it true that fractures should not be treated with heat? Can infrared therapy be used? What is the difference between a tendon tumor and a ganglion cyst? I previously injured my ankle, but why does it still remain swollen?
Dr. Shi Guozheng Reply:
1. After a fracture, it is generally necessary to immobilize the area, which can be done using a cast or fixation with pins; in some cases, a triangular bandage may suffice. After the fracture has been treated (usually after three to five days), heat therapy can be applied to hel...[Read More] Understanding Fractures: Heat Therapy, Infrared Treatment, and More
Understanding Wrist Pain: Causes, Prevention, and When to See a Doctor
Wrist discomfort? Hello Doctor: I am a fourth-year student at Fu Jen Catholic University. Recently, I have been experiencing pain in my right wrist during activities such as shaking my hand or bending my palm upwards. The pain is most pronounced when I am typing, which affects my...
Dr. Shi Qiming Reply:
Dr. Shih-Chi Ming from Orthopedics replied: Your condition is indeed caused by typing. Here are some ways to improve it: 1. Lower your keyboard. 2. Purchase a wrist and forearm support pad (I am not sure which brand is better, please compare on your own) to prevent your wrists an...[Read More] Understanding Wrist Pain: Causes, Prevention, and When to See a Doctor
Understanding Hand Pain and Swelling After Playing Badminton
The bones in the right hand are slightly swollen and protruding? I am a sophomore student and I don't understand why every time I finish playing badminton, my hands feel very sore and weak, to the point where I can hardly lift them. This happens every time, and sometimes my ...
Dr. Ye Qingnian Reply:
I believe the swollen area on my right hand is my wrist, and it is actually a ganglion cyst caused by overuse of the wrist. It can be treated with surgery or aspiration. If there are still any uncertainties, I recommend visiting an orthopedic clinic for treatment.[Read More] Understanding Hand Pain and Swelling After Playing Badminton
Understanding Ganglion Cysts: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options
Ganglion cyst I have developed a ganglion cyst on the outer side of my left wrist. Besides feeling weaker and experiencing some pain when lifting heavy objects, it hasn't affected me much otherwise. A friend suggested using Salonpas, and after about a week, it seemed to disa...
Dr. Lin Junliang Reply:
A ganglion cyst, also known as a synovial cyst, commonly occurs in individuals aged 20 to 50, with a prevalence in females that is twice that of males. The exact cause of its formation remains undetermined in the medical field, but it is clinically believed to have some associati...[Read More] Understanding Ganglion Cysts: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Options