Wrist & Hand
Wrist & hand pain is common and can have various causes.
Wrist & hand pain is common and some of us will experience this as a normal part of life. This can however, be very painful, leaving you feeling frustrated, worried and significantly impacting your day-to-day life.
The good news is that it is rarely anything serious and will get better with time. The following information is designed to help you understand and manage your wrist & hand pain, getting you back to normal life as soon as possible.
Symptoms to check
Click the plus sign to see a list of problems that could be a sign you may need to be checked urgently
Get advice from 111 now if:
- the pain is severe and started after an injury or accident, like a fall
- if you have cut yourself and can no longer move your fingers or wrist normally
- you heard a snap, grinding or popping noise at the time of an injury
- you are unable to move or hold things
- your hand or wrist has changed shape or colour
- you have a very high temperature, feel hot and shivery, and have redness or heat around the hand, wrist or fingers – this can be a sign of infection
- you have any severe tingling or loss of sensation in your hand and it wont go away
Immediate medical advice is available by contacting NHS 111
