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Acute pain in thumb

2017-05-10 12:34:52
I am suffering from De Quervain. Doctor asked me to take steroids. please suggest whether steroids is safe to take.
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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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Dr.Raviraj Francis MPTh(Rehab),MPT(MSk).UK

Answered2017-05-10 13:17:15

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