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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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I was watching a scary movie and a scary part came up and I squeezed my thumb really hard and I felt a little lump in my thumb and now my thumb is going red and sore and my whole arm is starting to hurt what could I have done to my thumb??

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Take Homeopathic medicine 1) Ruta 30....4 pills ..at morning 2) Hypericum 30.....4 pills ..at night for 15 days ...  Read More

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

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 left leg base is painting since couple of day. It hurts me when I walk. Like a pain which comes after needle prink.

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Start Ashwagandha churna 1tsf twice a day after meals with lukeworm water. ...  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

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

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

Suddenly without any special movement my right thumb started to hurt. More specificly the "knucklejoint" started to hurt. Now several hours later my thumb still hurts equally much if not more and its starting to get swolen. My thumb feels warm and very tender and my movement is very limited. Please help me figure out what i should do about this.

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Mostly you have a condition called DeQuervians tenosynovitis..apply a thumb spica splint and ice packs.. ...  Read More

Hi Dr, my nephew got his thumb stuck in door..n nail came out..Got dressing done at near by clinic.any medicine pls suggest Also by when nail will come again

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No need to worry. Just give paracetamol syrup for supportive care n pain management ,maintain good hygiene, clear n dust free at the thumb. Inj TT to be given if no vaccine given at 6,10,14 weeks of l ...  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

Hi I have severe pain in leg thumb finger. Side of the nail some water is coming out and it is hurting so badly. Please suggest which doctor will see this and please tell any precaution. Thank you

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Seems like ingrowing of nail. ...  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

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

My right hand thumb nail has vertical split and is very sensitive. Even a slight accidental touch hurts a lot. Entire right hand keeps paining and joints popping. From last few days observing vertical ridges on my nails as well. Kindly suggest.

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Take multivitamin. Do u have thyroid or liver issue ...  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

Hello all, My daughter is 1.5 yrs old just now she dropped the drawer cabinet to the feet thumb finger got hurt heavily it was bleeding.We put on a band aid and gave her crocin to sleep Any other suggestions ??

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Xray scan ...  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

What do i do to heal a pus on thumb quicker? It doesn't hurt that much but it is uncomfortable. This is a day 4 photo.

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Can help you with the next course of action and treatment plan. Would like to discuss in details and provide apt solution. Kindly consult. ...  Read More

I do not know what is but my thum base looks swollen but it does not pain and i do not know what is it please tell whats the real problem

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Can be wart or callus ...  Read More

My left hand thumb got pushed backwards as I was trying to get down the luggage from the shelf. I am not sure if it got dislocated or something. But everytime there is a bit a stretch or anything there is a sharp pain at the base of the thumb.

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Hi. Based on your history it appears as soft tissue sprain but not dislocation. Rest your thumb for few days, any painkiller tablet/ ointment if necessary. Better to consult directly to examine your t ...  Read More

Thumb of my left hand got injured couple of months ago while playing cricket when the ball hit the thumb. Pain is not gone yet. It really hurts when the thumb is bent all of a sudden also the lower joint of the thumb hurts. Please suggest something useful.

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Needs examination to rule out ligament injury/fracture. ...  Read More

My son had a small red bump on his thumb. Is it a cut or something else. If he presses it then it hurts otherwise okay. What can I do?

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Image is not clear Did he got hurt by a sharp object ? What is the age of the child ? Last TT dose ? ...  Read More

Dear Doctor, A month ago, my thumb got hurt while playing volleyball. I didn't care much at that time. But now it pains when i move my thumb especially in circular motion. How to get rid of the muscle pain in the thumb. Thanks.

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You should 1stly get a X ray of the injured part,then consult a nearby doctor for it. Till then take,Tab Diclofenac 50mg BD x 3 days. ...  Read More

Right Thumb pain when using smart phone and laptop or bike riding at base of thumb Attached photo for reference..

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You are overusing your thumb muscles There could be inflammation around tendons Take rest for few days Hot water fomentation Take paracetamol for few days. Consult if no relief ...  Read More

I injured my thumb while playing with cousins this morning, the impact was directly on the thumb. Thumb area is swollen and there is excruciating pain upon movement. Pain seems to be worse at the base of the thumb. Could you check the X-ray and suggest

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There is high possibility of a minor fracture in the proximal phalanx of thumb, Do ice pack, Take pain killers for some time Get plaster if possible for better management ...  Read More

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