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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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Hi.., ur thumb needs immobilization, anti inflammatory drug and icing. These all 3 can work together better.. if not take out a X-Ray ...  Read More

I had a fall while playing football which caused thumb joint to swell and then I used splint for 3 weeks but still swelling has not reduced much. X ray reports don't show any fracture. Kindly guide me for further medication as I am already under altra day tablets.

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Soft tissue injury Need clinical examination and personal consultation to guide you better ...  Read More

I have pain while moving or non-moving my hand. Its has swelling. I consulted a doctor and he said its de quevain tensenivitis. Its been an year now and I am suffering from the same problem. I have applied cool pads, splint and also went for physiotherapy.

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Good continue physiotherapy, and take ultrasonic therapy by any steriod pain cream,. I suggest you some. Thank you ...  Read More

Hi I m having pain at base of my left thumb basically near wrist joint. Unable to stretch it to type in mobile. Pain was less earlier now getting high on stretching . This is not going in arm or elbow. No swelling or pain if not moving thumb. Pls guide

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Please get checked by an Orthopedic surgeon whether it is due to arthritis of thumb or tendon related issues ...  Read More

Since few weeks i am facing a sharp pain at the base of the right thumb. Which is a bit troublesome. Though the pain is bearable still it sometimes turns troblesome. What can be the possible cause of this pain and what are the possible treatments.

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There can be many causes for the pain - from a simple contusion or sprain to something serious. So the cause can be found out only on clinical examination and appropriate investigations. ...  Read More

My mother is having a hard bump near the base of the thumb finger (left hand). She is having pain on pressing the area and also while doing work. There is no pain other wise. I am attaching the picture

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It seems tenosynovitis and may be tendinitis leading to swelling and pain. Local ultrasonic therapy and rest of affected part may help. Exact diagnosis can be by examination and investigations. Is th ...  Read More

I got hurt in my thumb while playing cricket 5 days back. The pain makes me guess there is a chance of fracture on the base of my thumb. Where can I get it checked in Gurgaon?

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get x ray then ...  Read More

Since last 4 days there is swelling on left thumb and it pains.Cannot band my thumb and perform any task with the same.

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Greetings. There can be few medical conditions associated with such presentation and should be ruled out by meeting a Dermatologist. The information provided is limited. A thorough history and clinic ...  Read More

Internal hone/muscle feel near thumb base for quite sometime (nearby a month). Pain is felt and the thumb can't be bent fully. Sometimes due to this, pain is felt in entire arm.

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The condition called dequervain's tendonitis. Treatment for this condition is rest to the wrist with thumb spika brace, along with NSAIDS And hot/cold packs. In physiotherapy ULTRASOUND THERAPY tr ...  Read More

When I wake up, consistently the base of the right thumb on the palm side has severe pain and usually goes away within a few minutes. Also, arm is numb when I wake up and thought the day, my right hand can become numb very easily by simple things (having my hand on top of the steering wheel for too long, picking up heavy items and holding them for

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Consult with X'RAY cervical spine AP Lat views meanwhile take Tab Voveran plus 1 BD After meals. ...  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

Hi, recently my mother had a pus filled in her left thumb because of which she had to undergo a surgery and the pus came out..Her nail went down and we can see a new nail coming out..There is still some swelling in the thumb and it has been since a month..Also the skin around the thumb is leaving..Can you please help me out with this?

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I have mild swelling in this area where i am putting fingers.. i also have mild numbness on my face n weakness in arm What could this be?? Its not exactly neck.. more like base of neck near shoulder.. which doctor will help in it?

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Today I experience sudden onset of pain swelling and tenderness below my right hand thumb and the palm area . Then I applied crepe bandage which gave me relief in this pain and swelling.. Why should I do.. There is no recent history of any injury right now.

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It can be gout Check uric acid levels Do hot fomentation and take acenac sp for pain ...  Read More

Hi. Left toe thumb has been aching severely and also we can see the toe swelling around. It is causing severe pain. Please do help us know the reason for this kind of toe pain. Thanks in advance

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Reason can be hyperuricemia. Need to start with anti uric acid drugs. Kindly visit your local orthopedic for the treatment and examination. Meanwhile apply ice packs and take basic painkillers. Also y ...  Read More

My left hands fore finger, ring finger n thumb is moving automatically...on and off feeling... sometimes I feel my right thigh is slightly moving sometimes...if I stretch my left hand fingers,my fingers are moving more...few days ago I was getting tingling sensation in all over body after taking paracetamol or meftal spas

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Kindly consult online for detailed evaluation and treatment regarding the same. Detailed discussion and evaluation helps in proper diagnosis and reaching the right conclusion You can also consult on ...  Read More

My thumb is moving automatically...15 days ago I was facing tingling sensation all over body after taking paracetamol... right now I am getting this thumb moving? Is there any thing serious? should I need to go to doctor?

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According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as - - Please take consultation for better evaluation and best T ...  Read More

Sir , sometimes I have twitching muscle and same way I just scrolling mobile phone and suddenly my thumb finger twitching and After that I feel like stick and stiff type not free move for. Sometimes after that everything going ok..and It's happen 1 week ago.but from 3and 4 days when I Up and Down and Scrolling mobile I feel like pain in thumb And S

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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However I would like to examine & investigate you  in detail. -Control  Hypertension, Diabetes or  metabolic ...  Read More

I feel like something is stuck inside thumb of foot. It's not even visible or neither there is swelling or redness. Just I am having pain inside that thumb while walking or pressing the thumb area What can be done?

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Get an ultrasound done to check ...  Read More

I got GERD from last one month and gas coming out of throat isvery constant even with medication. From the last 2 weeks while cleaning the tongue I am noticing some extra layer of swelling on my base of the tongue which I can't see but it is constant with no pain or any sensation . Is it normal or should I get it checked?

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U shud do proper ent evaluation Throat endoscopy for base of tongue evaluation ...  Read More

Hi my father is suffering with thumb pain there was swelling around the thumb region so we went for an xray. Below is the xray report so can anyone tell me what is the problem??

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Go to near by orthopaedic surgeon… he will examine the patient.. according to that examination… he will give you suggestions ...  Read More

Hi.. Good evening. My mother is getting swelling at the tip of her thumb , and blood is coming from a bud or bubble like formation in the middle of the same thumb. The blood is oozing and is not stopping immediately and after some time it is reducing and when she does dish cleaning and cooking the blood again coming out from the bud. Requesting fo

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You should go for teleconsultation immediately since by this information it's really not possible to give any diagnosis ...  Read More

My mother is 51 years old. From past 10 days her right hand thumb nail is paining after she anything touches with that nail. Sometimes the pain radiates to the base of thumb upto the right arm. However, the pain reduces when she lifts her hand above the shoulder. I applied bandaid on the nail but it didn't help. Please guide me what to do next

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According to your sign and symptom you are suffering from some infection cough and mild fever. As you know that best treatment depend on the correct diagnosis and correct diagnosis depend on the comp ...  Read More

1month ago my father have sprain in his left leg we do xray no fracture and the swelling of the leg now gone but his big thumb not bending what's the possibility

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Hallux rigidus. ...  Read More

First my left wrist with thumb was paining from 2months now fm last 15 days my right thumb base is also paining along wrist i have started acupuncture treatment whether it will work

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You need to visit any orthopaedic consultant for examination first ...  Read More

For last two months I am taking medicines for de quervains for my left hand but it has not yet reduced I m unable to lift rotate or squeeze my daily activities have become painful now from last week my right thumb base is also paining as i have to use mouse and the pain is throughout my hand upto neck back pl guide me should I meet a neurologist or

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If it is DQ and not relieving with medication , better go for surgical release for early recovery to work . It’s subject of Ortho , not Neurologist . 1st CMC arthrosis needs to be ruled out by examin ...  Read More

From one month i took medicines from an ortho for this but still pain persists. I got 75 percent relief. He gave me pain killer vitamin c and d tablet for tendon and to reduce uric acid tablets as my uric acid was on higher side there is a small bump at the wrist Pl advise .

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Need an xray to rule out senile osteoarthritis of 1st cmc jt, otherwise proper treatment is already given. ...  Read More

9years girl had painless small hard swelling at base of the lateral side of thumb of right hand.what is the problem? please tell me and what will we do know?

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Kindly consult with images of your lesions for better understanding and treatment advice ...  Read More

Right foot thumb area joint (phalanges) swelling and severe pain since 5-6 days. Previously diagnosed with Uric Acid- Gout problem. Today did some blood work but report showing no uric acid elevation but some elevation in Liver and Lipid profile and low hemoglobin. Kindly have a look at the reports attached.

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Consult rheumatologist doctor ...  Read More

My dad , age 51 has a small lump like bump ( hard) in his thumb base on left hand and is paining on pressing. What could this possibly be? Please explain .

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According to your sign and symptom you are suffering from some infection like bump on the thumb. As you know that best treatment depend on the correct diagnosis and correct diagnosis depend on the com ...  Read More

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