Download FREE Practo app
Get ₹200 HealthCash
Thumb pain
Sometimes i feel a lot of pain in my thumb. The pain varies and almost goes away after a rest for a day or two. What should I do?
Answers (5)
Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice
Thumb pain can have local as well as cervical spine radiculopathy problems
Have you started any medication???
Please consult for detail history...
Thank you
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Didn't find the answer you are looking for?
Talk to experienced orthopedist online and get your health questions answered in just 5 minutes.
+158
It could be due to cervical spondylosis.
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 disorder, if there is any.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Keep no pillow under the head.
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
-- .Do mild exercises for &the affected part.-neck & upper limbs.
--.(Take help of physiotherapist or you can visit my YouTube channel Dr. N. C. Gupta and watch 'Me & My Yoga' and 'Yoga Simplified'.
Kindly subscribe to the channel to get continuous guidence & notifications. It is free.
https://youtube.com/channel/ucpeqc6b1ywzwin048jsu6rw
-Any way it may be tried,
--. Ugesic (Piroxicam) 20mg 1 tab once a day x 5days
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab Once a day x 10 days.
-(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho.)
DMC no.3624
Thanks.
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
You need some test physical or video examination Consult me search browse on goggle practo website Dr Rajinder sharma senior Orthopaedic neurospine joint Replace surgeon ,42 years expertise chandigarh health Department Govt Multispeciality Hospital retired Chandigarh(U.T)
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Hello.
It will be required to evaluate the cause of the pain. This can be done starting with an examination. Without an evaluation it would not be accurate to give vague treatment.
Next Steps
You can schedule a video consultation for evaluation and treatment.
Dr. Satvik N Pai
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Please get examined by a orthopaedic surgeon near by you or consult me online via video chat
Answered
Flag this answer
Let others know if this answer was helpful
Was this answer helpful?
YES
NO
Articles you may like
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.
Articles you may like
Tell us what's troubling you
Tell us what's troubling you
Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.