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how to tell if wrist is broken or sprained nhs
Kira, how can I tell if I've broken or just sprained my wrist?
While I am not a doctor, I know some basic first aid. The NHS recommends looking for a few symptoms when distinguishing between a broken and sprained wrist.
If your wrist is broken, you might notice severe pain and tenderness, inability to move or use your hand and wrist, swelling, bruising, change in the shape of your wrist, or an audible snap or grinding sound during injury.
That sounds painful. And what about if my wrist is sprained instead?
According to the NHS, if your wrist is sprained, it would be tender around the injured area, you may still have some movement, there might be some slight swelling and bruising, but it's less severe than a break, and you won't typically hear a snapping sound at the time of injury.
Thank you, Kira. This information is really helpful. I think I should contact a medical professional just to be sure.
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