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Home Care
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Home care for wrist bursitis includes: - 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 1-2 hours, for the first few days.
- Apply warm compresses after several days for stiffness.
- Elevate the wrist above the heart for 24 hours.
- Rest the wrist:
- Avoid activities that cause pain.
- Slowly increase use of the wrist as long as there is no pain.
- Acetaminophen for pain
 - Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain:
- Take prescribed medications as directed.
- ACE wrap the wrist
 - Perform gentle stretching exercises twice a day.
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