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Home Care
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Home care for Dequervain's tenosynovitis includes: - Rest your hand.
- Elevate your wrist:
- Above your heart if possible
- Apply a cold compress:
- Wrap ice in a moist hand towel. Do not apply ice directly to the skin.
- Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 2 hours, for the first few days.
- Apply warm compresses:
- Apply for 20-30 minutes, every 4 hours after 2 days.
- Perform exercises for De Quervain's tenosynovitis:
- Once the pain has resolved
- Acetaminophen for pain
 - Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain:
- Take prescribed medications as directed.
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