Acute pain in thumb

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Acute pain in thumb

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I am suffering from De Quervain. Doctor asked me to take steroids. please suggest whether steroids is safe to take.

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Dr. Raviraj Francis (PT) Physiotherapist 16 yrs exp Pune Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Raviraj Francis (PT)

Physiotherapist 16 yrs exp Pune

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Hello there Dequervain is a very common problem...its not a problem of thumb the tendons at the base of the thumb near the wrist gets swollen. I have seen many cases of it....since how many days are you having this problem....n till now what medications have you taken. Do get back with answers. Regards

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