1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Bone and Muscle

  4. Swollen thumb. Pains and back pains.

Swollen thumb

2017-08-28 14:23:01
Aged 58, the thumb is painful and swollen without any apparent cause of trauma. Can't be bent. Dipping in hot water not relieving pain. The nail seems fine, not infected. The pain is in the joint. Previous history of weak bones and fracture. Takes medicine for osteoporosis. Also suffers from various joint pains and back pains.
229 Views

Answers (1)

Get your queries answered instantly with Practo AI FREE

50000+ health queries resolved in last month

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Consult Now
do u have any history of high uric acid??

Answered2017-08-28 17:28:03

YESNO

Was this answer useful

Not finding what you need? Ask Practo AI

FREE

Chat with Practo AI on Whatsapp

Articles you may like

Thumb Sucking

Dr.Harit Bansal

Thumb suckingHelp your child break the habitThumb sucking can be a difficult habit for a child to break. Understand what ... Read more

Thumb Sucking

Dr.Nishi Tandon

It’s common for babies and children to suck on their thumbs, fingers, or a pacifier as it helps children and babies to f ... Read more

Thumb Sucking

Dr.Ravi Sahu

"Sucking is very natural for babies,"It's very common for them to use their thumbs or fingers as part of their r ... Read more

Trigger Thumb

Dr.N. C. Gupta

(Syn. Stenozing Tenosynovitis of Flelexor Pollicis Longus Tendon)Trigger Thumb is a painful clinical condition in which ... Read more

4 Early Childhood Dental Issues That Every Parent Must Know

Dr.Rajesh Bansal

Deciduous teeth are very important and need proper care. Ignorance of early childhood dental health may lead to serious ... Read more

All About Common Bite Disorders

Dr.Ratnika Agarwal

Underbite: An underbite in a condition where the lower teeth and jaw protrude beyond the upper teeth. This causes the lo ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Pain in right hand thumb nerve

11606 Views
I have continuous pain in my right hand thumb nerve . This pain increases during night when I am asleep m ...Read More

Pain in left thumb nail

8243 Views
I am having pain in my left thumb finger whenever I pressed it for over 6 months, haven't tried anything ...Read More

Painful thumb with blue veins

4278 Views
I have blue veins at the side of my thumb (outside). They are very painful and since I play the piano I k ...Read More

Left leg thumb pain

2505 Views
I am having left leg thumb pain since from last one month.... Due to that I am having pain while walking ...Read More

Pain between thumb and index finger

2356 Views
Pain between thumb and index finger in right hand. Unable to apply any pressure using the right thumb. No ...Read More

Foot pain near thumb finger

139 Views
Right Foot back side of thumb heavy pain from almost two years it is very painful not going with massage ...Read More

Trigger thumb

52 Views
Can Trigger thumb be treated? Kindly revert back. I have all reports ready. Regards Nitin Godbole Pune

RIGHT THUMB PAIN

48 Views
I AM FACING RIGHT THUMB PAIN SINCE 10 DAYS DUE TO ACCIDENT BEFORE 1 MONTH. SO PLEASE CHECK THIS XRAY IS I ...Read More

Pain in thumb

120 Views
Today I experience sudden onset of pain swelling and tenderness below my right hand thumb and the palm ar ...Read More

Toe thumb aching severely

138 Views
Hi. Left toe thumb has been aching severely and also we can see the toe swelling around. It is causing se ...Read More
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.