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How long does a sprained wrist take to heal?
I sprained my wrist playing softball and it is swollen and VERY painful. How long does a sprained wrist take to heal usually? I am a girl and this is my first sport so I guess I am new to the whole sports injuries thing. I feel like such a jock! XD
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Ahh, the beautiful world of sports injuries :) I was a major athelete in highschool & I have the creaks, cracks, & pain to prove it. The one thing that I will stress is do NOT go back before you are ready & your body is ready, I was really bad to ignore my pain(I have a high pain tolerance) & push myself, causing my horrible knees, ankles, wrists, elbow, & shoulder.
Be aware of how your wrist feels, take anti-inflammatory medication, & you can use an ace bandage also. It really just depends on you & your body as to how long it will take to heal, a sprain can heal anywhere from a couple weeks to a couple months. Just be aware & go back when you feel ready :)
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It really depends. Sprains sometimes can actually take longer to heal than actual breaks can. Just try to rest it as much as possible, don't overuse it, and don't push it when going back to playing softball. Many people prolong their injuries by trying to get back on the field or court too fast. Be sure to use ibuprofen to help reduce swelling, drink plenty of water, get plenty of sleep, etc. The body has an amazing ability to fix itself so don't do anything to make it harder for it. Hope you heal soon!
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Depends on your diet, and how fast your body can heal itself. It may take as little as one week to 4 weeks. My best bet (since this is your first sport) is that you should heal in around 2 weeks. Just eat a lot of protein (if you sprained the muscles in your wrist) and drink lots of milk (to restore and strengthen the bone area, to prevent further damage).
Then again, I'm not a physical doctor kind of guy, I'm more of a...dream doctor. A gypsy. But glad to help in the knowledge I have.
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