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2017-03-21 04:16:45
My mom has severe pain in her thumb for last 6 months... Not able to move it... Not much of swelling though. Could you please suggest if its neurosurgeon case or ortho... Please let me know if more info reqd.
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Contact a physiotherapist.. You will get the cure for sure.

Answered2017-03-21 15:46:00

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Its pure physio case.  Her mediN nerve js getting conpressed at carpal tunnel ...and she may have problems with her thenar muscles (muscles of thumb region).
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just relax.  if u wanna search someone just search a good physiotherapist ..he/she will make ykur mom fine in couple of weeks maximum.

Answered2017-03-21 09:35:58

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Needs priliminary assessment you can try consulting an orthosurgeon first then followed by neuro. You can also speak to a physio to get guidence also..

Answered2017-03-21 07:11:19

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

Answered2017-03-21 06:30:22

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Ya dear, u show to ortho surgeon first.  Den if required u can consult a neuro surgeon.

Answered2017-03-21 04:55:55

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