Health Tip: Identify Symptoms of a Sprained Wrist

It's easy to sprain your wrist during a fall or while playing a sport.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons says typical warning signs of a sprained wrist include:

• Swelling.
• Pain or tenderness, particularly when you move the wrist.
• Discoloration or a bruise on the wrist.
• A sensation of tearing or popping.
• Feeling heat in the wrist.