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Base of thumb swelling

2018-04-07 09:31:41
I slipped and fell on my hands. I got a swollen thumb base with very little thumb movement and pain. I have tried icing it but the swelling won't go.
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X-ray must firstly

Answered2018-04-09 16:46:35

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Hot fomentation. Gentle Stretching of Hand Muscles. Ball exercises. Wrist Exerciser.

Answered2018-04-07 12:15:07

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Hi.., ur thumb needs immobilization, anti inflammatory drug and icing. These all 3 can work together better.. if not take out a X-Ray

Answered2018-04-07 10:48:15

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Send photo of X-ray film consult through practo Sarhind Multispeciality - Orthopaedic Hospital in Chandigarh Dr Rajinder sharma senior orthopaedic joint replacement neurospine surgeon (retd) Govt multispeciality hospital sector 16 Chandigarh (38 years experience) S.C.O -23, Sector 33 D,, Chandigarh, Punjab 160021 099155 61211

Answered2018-04-07 12:48:50

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U didn’t tell when did u fell how Long is the swelling everything will go if u consult a concern person
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Care ur thumb with immobilisation

Answered2018-04-07 10:58:49

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