How can a painful lump on the wrist be treated?
Patient: I did some PT exercises yesterday for a Rotator Cuff injury. I was using a band that was probably too heavy ( I have only been to PT once so far) At 2 in the morning I woke up with terrible pain in my wrist. Nothing helped. This morning the pain was awful. I started taking Ibuprofin and icing it. I now have a large soft lump on the outside of my wrist and I still have a painful weak wrist. Should I ice it or use heat? Do I need to see a doctor or can I just go to the PT tomorrow as scheduled? Thank you. Doctor: Hello dearWarm  welcome to Healthcaremagic.comI have evaluated your query in details  .*  This is possible inflammation at the wrist , must see the doctor before    going to PT tomorrow .*  Alternate application of heating pad and ice pack would be of immense    help .Hope this  will help you for sure   .Wishing you fine recovery .Welcome for any further  guidance .Regards  .