Examine Your Wrist For These Sprain Symptoms

• 1). Move your wrist gently. If there is persistent pain then you may have a sprained wrist.
  
  
• 2). Examine your wrist for swelling, bruising or discoloration. If you sprained your wrist, you may see these symptoms.
  
  
• 3). Feel the skin on your wrist. If it is warm you may have sprained your wrist.
  
  
• 4). Go to a doctor for a proper diagnosis if the symptoms persist. Tell your doctor about your injury and symptoms.
  
  
• 5). Have an X-ray done if your doctor feels it is necessary. Your doctor will examine the X-rays and tell you if you have sprained your wrist.