Can you help me try and maybe see whats wrong with my wrist?!


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Can you help me try and maybe see whats wrong with my wrist?

I was walking with my mom and i was kicking a soft soccer ball to improve my skills. my mom was far ahead. a car was coming and i put my foot on the ball so it wouldn't go in the street. I sliped on the ball and landed all my weight on my left wrist witch i have fractured before. I landed on my palm. i slowly got up and looked at my wrist (yesterday) It didnt look swollen at all. Today i looked at them and my left one looks a tad bit bigger. My wrist my wrist is turned faceing to the left and i cant get it out of the potion. I fractured it right below the thumb bone and thats where it hurt now. I know u cant examine it or anything but do u know what it might be? I am 11 years old and i always get hurt and my mom hates to bring me to the doctor beacuse they normally say it's not broken just rest it and then she gets mad 4 paying $30 and nothing is wrong please help.
THANK YOU Chrissy


Answers:

If your wrist is locked in such a position then I think that you should see a doctor. Most likely you have sprained it which is a strain of the muscles and the best thing to do would be for you to follow the acronym RICE. R-rest the joint until it starts to feel more normal I-ice the joint to help reduce the swelling C-compression it would be a good idea to wrap it in a tensor bandage to help support the injured joint E-elevation keep your arm higher than your heart to reduce swelling. Follow this until your wrist starts to feel better. Also you can suggest Physiotherapy to your mom and depending on the degree of your injury you may go for free. In physio they will be stretching and strengthening your muscles to promote healing and help prevent injuries in the future. Good luck and I hope this helps.




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