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Recently I have developed TRIGGER THUMB. My queries: 1) Wearing a THUMB SPLINT will be of any help in reducing pain and triggering in the morning? 2) If YES, then are there any CONS in wearing a THUMB SPLINT? Please guide. Thank you.

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Hello, for detailed discussion history and necessary treatment you can connect with me directly through practo. ... Read More

My daughter is 2 years old and have trigger thumb problem in her right thumb. We are noticing this issue 4th time.

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Have her assessed by an Orthopaedic Surgeon. In some children this condition setrle down with simple treatment. Rarely this needs surgical release ... Read More

My daughter has got trigger right thumb. She cannot move her upper joint of thumb all the way to hold her thumb straight. The upper joint would stop at around 180 degrees. What's the best choice of treatment considering her age. She us 3 years and 2 months as on this month.

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Surgery ... Read More

I have trigger little finger(pain in bending and straightening) from past one week which worsens in the morning. Also, left hand thumb Is having pain in bending. Please suggest what to do? Regards Kritika

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Hello madam.. u can take contrast bath for both little finger & thumb pain. Later on u have to do strengthening exercises ... Read More

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

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Yes, by surgical procedure ... Read More

Any treatment other than surgery for trigger thumb My son is 8 months and don't want to go with surgery as read somewhere this can be treated without surgery before 1 year

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Yes nearly more than 80 percent do not need surgery . Try to apply some moisturizer and straighten the thumb within pain limits every hour 5 to 10 mnts when the baby is awake.. or meet a physiotherapi ... Read More

My daughter have trigger thumb problem in right hand from last 1 month.. i knew this problem before 2 days so i deep her hand in warm water in day 2-3 times and massage to her thumb in night by coconut oil for 8-10 minutes when i did massage her thumb worked properly at that time but she was some feeling pain.. next day morning again thum was lock

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. So you are saying that your 1 year daughter has trigger thumb? How certain are you? And how did you come to this diagnosis? Please consult a orthoped ... Read More

Pain in left thumb joint (in the thumb) while released after folding though it does not pain continuously.

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Not much of a problem, put some ice and anti inflammatory. ... Read More

Hi Sir/madam, we observered that my 21 months old daughter have triggered fimger on her right thumb, this was not there when she was born and suddenly we are observing this. I request you to suggest what need to be done? and which specialist doctor to be consulted Pediatrician or othpedician?

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You should consult orthopaedic consultant. ... Read More

Hi, this is Bharat Kumar. My baby boy is suffering from trigger thumb and he is 11 months old. we are looking for any suggestion to this.

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Hi thanks for writing to Practo consult. This problem needs to be addressed either by pediatric orthopedic or interventional radiologist. Later may be able yo address issue with minimal invasive appr ... Read More

Hi Doctor, I have split my toe thumb finger. Which doctor do I need to consult for this issue? And I have a flat foot. In the morning, I have a pain while standing from bed. Please help me.

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If the toe nail is dead you’ll have to remove it.see a General physician or an orthopedic surgeon for flat foot ... Read More

This type of infection is occuring frequently in the same thumb. First it starts with pain and after pus starts to accumulate near the thumb. Does this require medical attention. Please help asap

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Yes ... Read More

This type of infection in my thumb is occuring very frequently. First it starts with pain and then pus gets accumulated near the infected area. Does this require medical attention? Pls help asap

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There is no PIc . Upload Pic and proper history ... Read More

I had this scar on my thumb and i had rubbed it a little so it got red there.Could it be due to friction or press while driving scooty for longer distance or is it vitiligo im so concerned and worried about its Please help me understand and treat it.

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Pic is not clear ... Read More

I noticed one black line on thumb of right leg . Please check the attached image Is it skin cancer ? Please check I am really worried

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Hello, Thank you for your query. • Based on the information provided, it is difficult to suggest the most appropriate treatment without a proper assessment, as several skin conditions can appear sim ... Read More

I have this line on my left hand thumb. It is same since start. I do recollect my hand caught in door but not sure if that would be the reason. Line is not spreading, darkening. Please advise. I am monitoring it. First photo is from February and second photo is June.

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Need history for proper advice. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ... Read More

From last one week my right thumb corner is paining and swelling is there.. what medicine should I take

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• Any history of injury or strain? • Is there redness, warmth, or difficulty in movement? • Please upload a clear photo if possible. This will help in giving a proper diagnosis and treatment advice. ... Read More

My daughter is 3 years old. She has a slightly raised white-colored patch of skin on her thumb. What could it be? It has been there for the last 2–3 months. I am concerned because it is not completely flat; it is a little raised. She also has a habit of sucking her thumb at night.photo attached

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●𝗬𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝘁  𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗯𝗲 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁⻿ ... Read More

I have health anxiety issues. After two years of treatment and counseling, my anxiety reduced significantly, and I learned how to manage it. However, sudden sounds at night while I'm trying to sleep still trigger my anxiety. I experience cramps and irritation in my left hand, along with back discomfort, which makes it very difficult to sleep peacef

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You’ve done the hard work — two years of treatment and you’ve come a long way. What’s happening at night is your nervous system still on alert even when your mind knows you’re safe. The body takes lon ... Read More

My 3 month baby is thumb sucking both at wake time and during sleep.I am not stopping her. But after this behavior, she reduced her play activities. Her vocal play and focus towards play objects has been reduced. She predominantly likes to lay down and thumb suck and avoids her usual play and family member's interaction.

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Greetings Thumb sucking is common in infants for self-soothing, but a sudden reduction in play, vocalization, and social interaction should be evaluated by a pediatrician. This shift in behavior coul ... Read More

3 month baby girl, for past 10 days thumb sucking and lip smacking and pressing increased. When I put her down after she slept, she instantly searches for her thumb and sucks a alot. During playtime, it is quite easy to distract but at sleep, she gets frustrated and searches for thumb if I hold it. She starts crying. I am worried Whether she'll dev

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It is common in young babies but as they grow they learn to use both hands for play and reaching. Still during sleep thumb sucking can happen. The best way to stop Thumb sucking in infancy is to use p ... Read More

I feel like some people (strangers or family members) do certain actions intentionally because they know those actions easily trigger me, and they mentally disturb me from within. However, I don’t feel this way about my parents, because I fully trust that they wouldn’t do anything deliberately to trigger me. In my case, some common exam

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Hi.Probablly yes. However will need further history regarding the same to advise appropriately. Consult online for further evaluation and management ... Read More

Hello Doctor, I have this line on my left thumb. It is there as it is since around 8 months now. It has not grown darker or wider. Would vitamin deficiency also cause this? I am really worried. No history otherwise. Please suggest. Attached are two photos. First from February and latter current one.

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No need to worry ... Read More

I took the HCG trigger shot 10000iu on 7 feb and today I got positive test on upto kit it is one day before my expected period today is 27th day so it is because of HCG trigger or I am pregnant ?

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Get BetaHCG test to confirm ... Read More

Hi Dr, my nephew got his thumb stuck in door..n nail came out..Got dressing done at near by clinic.any medicine pls suggest Also by when nail will come again

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No need to worry. Just give paracetamol syrup for supportive care n pain management ,maintain good hygiene, clear n dust free at the thumb. Inj TT to be given if no vaccine given at 6,10,14 weeks of l ... Read More

Im attaching a picture of my thumb. So i have a very small hard lump inside my thumb since childhood. It dint bother me much. The skin on top was always normal and i was able to live normally. But since a month the inside lump i feel grew a little and almost around the inside lump i see this yellow appearance on top of thumb currently. Went to der

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Need to incise it After that apply T-Bact cream ... Read More

Helo doc please suggest how to use Femite Denatonium Benzoate 1% to stop my 21 months old baby from thumb sucking..

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS ... Read More

My lmp sept 23rd, took trigger shot on oct7th Today 15dpo . Kit showed positive. Is it due to residue from trigger shot. I have attached image

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ... Read More

Thumb infection with pain... swelling in thumb from last 4/5 days with severe pain. Redness in thumb.....but other fingers are not affected...no fever or other symptoms.

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Cannot comment without examination. It may be skin infection. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ... Read More

My left thumb twiching suddenly , what is the cause behind it ? Wake up in the morning & observe this ..

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Csp evion490 one at nigh7 days. Cholecalciferol D60k one per week for four weeks Assessment of b12 vit d3 mg t3t4tsh, cbc, crp advisable to now what is the cause. ... Read More

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