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Having blue painful lump on thumb
From few days I observed that I'm having blue painful lump on mp join area.
Can anyone let me know is it concerning
Would hot Or cold compress give relief or suggest any other treatment.
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If there is no history of injury then it can be inflammation of tendon or a cyst.
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You need and MRI of the thumb
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You can take over the counter pain killer and diclofenac gel locally
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Hot water massage
Powergesic gel application
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Dr. Kiran Reddy Chennuri
Orthopedist
19 yrs exp
Hyderabad
A blue painful lump on the MCP joint can be concerning, as it may indicate a number of conditions such as a cyst, infection, or gout. A medical evaluation by a healthcare professional is recommended to determine the exact cause of the lump and to provide appropriate treatment.
In the meantime, you can try using a cold compress to reduce pain and swelling. This can be done by wrapping ice or a cold pack in a towel and applying it to the affected area for 10-15 minutes at a time, several times a day. Avoid applying ice directly to the skin, as this can cause frostbite.
If the lump is due to an infection, warm compresses may be recommended instead to help promote drainage of the infection. However, it is important to have the lump evaluated by a healthcare professional before trying any treatment on your own, as some treatments may worsen certain conditions.
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Chandigarh
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Dr. Prathyusha Azari
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5 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
Hello .can you elaborate the history..did you had an history of injury...any repetitive works etc??
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hot water bag application two times a day
omni gel/ volini gel
don't rub or massage
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