Right thumb pain

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Right thumb pain

Asked for Female, 40 Years

It's been 4 months and my right thumb is still in pain. What will i do? I cant hold big weights anymore at a long period of time

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Dr. Hardik Bhangde Orthopedic surgeon 13 yrs exp Mumbai Consult Now · Accepted Answer

Dr. Hardik Bhangde

Orthopedic surgeon 13 yrs exp Mumbai

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If you have not been hit by anything, this may be dequervain's tenosynovitis. In other words, the tendons in your thumb may be inflammed.

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You have to stop lifting weights for 3 weeks, apply ice (5 to 6 times a day), apply a crepe bandage and take mild painkillers...if this does not work, you may require a steroid injection...

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