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Base of thumb swelling
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
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Gentle Stretching of Hand Muscles.
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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
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Dr. Rajinder K Sharma
Orthopedist
43 yrs exp
Chandigarh
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)
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Mr. Faiyazuddeen Kuthbudeen (PT)
Physiotherapist
25 yrs exp
Chennai
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
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