There can be several causes of wrist discomfort, including joint, tendon, or ligament problems. If there is no preceeding trigger ( ie. I would presume trauma/ fall/ extreme heavy laods), it would unlikely be a fracture. Pain on the thumb side of the wrist, commonly can be due to a tendon overuse problem, eg De Quervains tenosynovitis.
If the discomfort is persistent and not going away, it would be important for you to seek a consultation with an orthopaedic surgeon. A thorough examination of your hand/ wrist and forearm would need to be done. Radiological investigations may also be potentially warranted. Once the cause of the problem is identified, then we can proceed to treat it. I hope this has been useful.
Best regards,
Dr Sean Ng
