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Can you please let me know if there is fracture on my thumb? Attached XRAY for details. If yes, please mail me.

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Didn't find attached X-Ray ...  Read More

I have a fracture in my right thumb. I slipped on ground yesterday morning. There is swelling and pain at the base of right thumb. X-ray report shows a fracture.

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Operative/conservative management depends on site and pattern of fracture in thumb. Try: Immobilise the injured hand with a slab. Medications like Enzomac and Tendocare will help. Keep inured hand ele ...  Read More

I have got fracture in my right thumb and the foc asked to operate. He suggested to go for either reduction and fixation or extension block pinning

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Unfortunately without an x-ray I cannot comment. Only on seeing the x-ray can a comment be made about what should be the line of management. Dr Vinu Raj Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon MBBS MRCS FRCS( ...  Read More

By playing cricket i got fractured my thumb 1 and half month back from nowonwards. Now i seen x-ray report, bone of thumb was fixed in wrong place and m unable to move it now. Can you please suggest it it wiil be ok.

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Hello... I understand your problem... Next time when you ask a query like this please kindly attach recent x-ray which will be helpful in ascertaining proper diagnosis.... Any bone in the body, if fra ...  Read More

Hello sir my right hand thumb has been fracture so dr. Are suggesting fr surgery of some k wire so what should i do? Is there any other solution?

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Hi thanks for query With out seeing the Xray I cannot comment on treatment. Some times these Fracture can be managed conservatively. ...  Read More

What all precautions I need to take for hair line fracture on thumb? And how many days I have to take precautions? Presently I have put finger splint on it and taking calcium.

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Fracture takes 4 weeks to heal..Apply ice and continue splint..repeat x-ray after 2 weeks to recheck.. ...  Read More

I had a thumb fracture and doctor advised me to take a wrist brace for 6weeks and 6weeks almost over now and I have removed my wrist band.. now I can move my thumb but I cannot move like before when I press something or do anything hard it's paining

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It is an intrarticular fracture (Bennet's fracture) 100% operative management is required at Day1. ...  Read More

Fractured my thumb 4 days ago, woke up this morning and I can’t feel it now

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Is there a plaster or tight bandage on the thumb? This could be because of a tight bandage or the fracture, so contact your Doctor immediately. ...  Read More

I got a chip fracture in my thumb, my doctor gave me anti inflammatory medicine and asked to apply ice pack. Is that enough to heal my thumb, its swollen and painful. How much time will it take to heal ?Is there any other treatment required?

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It will take 3/ 4 weeks to heal and what the doctor has prescribed is fine. for more saftey you can wear thumb spica splint to protect the thumb. ...  Read More

My right leg thumb is hair line fracture on 13/04/2017. I complete my 40 days rest. But still I have swelling and lightly pain.

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Swelling and pain is common due to immobilised a joint. So dont afraid this. U can do toe movements and some exercise and hot fermentation. For better result u can continue a physiotherapy ...  Read More

I had a femur fracture and underwent surgery where a stainless steel intramedullary rod was inserted. I'm currently in the recovery phase. I am currently 8 days post-surgery. During a follow-up, my doctor forcefully flexed my leg (knee and hip) and it caused severe pain—sharp, unbearable, and lasted a while afterward. Is this normal? Should l

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No need to worry Follow your operated surgeon’s protocol as advised ...  Read More

Can Trigger thumb be treated? Kindly revert back. I have all reports ready. Regards Nitin Godbole Pune

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Yes, by surgical procedure ...  Read More

Hi in my right leg thumb in-between gap there is black wart is apper and getting pain I think which it's occur for past one month what should I want to do I'm attaching the image also please give me reply anyone

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hello, I am unable to bend my thumb at mp joint since birth. My father and son has same issue. Both thumbs are affected. what is this deformity called and how to fix this. Other fingers are working as expected.

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Get xray of thumb ...  Read More

3day before my son got injury in his thumb we visit local nursing home they recommend stitches and some medicine. This is the current condition

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

I have a 2-year-old who sucks his thumb, and he's not giving up the habit. I've tried everything to help him stop, but it's been more than a year, and he still won't quit. He sucks it quite vigorously, and when I notice him or raise my voice, he stops briefly, but that doesn't lead to any lasting change. Please help!

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It's a way of comfort. It is normal till 4 yrs of age ...  Read More

I got my hand burnt on 5th March from extremly hot oil. That oil had caught fire and the same oil spilled on my right thumb till mid arm. The skin has now chapped off but the skin has major scars. Which ointment will be the best for this condition and can any home remedy like applying coconut oil can help. I am attaching the picture of my hand for

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No need to worry.specific treatment is available.it depends on severity of the disease . Complete medical history is required.. Pls do online consultation with Dermatologist for detailed prescription ...  Read More

Hello sir / ma'am, I want to ask for my 4 yrs old daughter. She has a habit of thumb suking from birth time. Specially during Night sleep and afternoon sleep. She sucks her thumb continuously. We have tried all tactics but nothing work. She is always burping and develops a lot of gas during night. Pls guide us.

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Kindly consult once for discussion ...  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 experienced itching on groin area, while scratching there is watery substance which hurt after. Also my thumb finger also started itchi but when i scratch and pop instead some watery come. Both areas were become hard when dry and look very disturbing. Please help me doctor get consultation

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It could be fungal infection or eczema A photo would be helpful Chat directly for proper assessment and treatment ...  Read More

I feel from stairs and I have tailbone fracture now. It's confirmed by X-ray and CT scan . I am a software engineer and this pain is causing me so much issue. My doctor just gave me zerodol sp and calcium suppliment. Is this enough? How many time it will take to get cure? This pain will go or it will last always? Kindly guide me.. Attached my ctsca

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I was attending a training yesterday and did some paper cutting work. Since then my right thumb has been numb and feeling tingling the whole day continously. Its been almost 24 years, its still feeling the same. What is happening snd what should i do ?

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I have linsfrace fracture from Last 6 months I am not getting proper diagnosis please help should I do surgery outcome or not

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I m experiencing pain in thumb n fingers while typing on laptop during work. It is been a week. Who shld I consult?

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Avoid fried food and spicy food Water intake more than Green leafy vegetables and fruits Do connect and consult ...  Read More

I want to know if this scan shows any sign of fracture as my husband is having sharp pain in his wrist after he fell down

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Go and see a doctor ...  Read More

What supplements should one take to recover fast from tibia Fracture and surgery? Recently undergone through tibia Fracture surgery

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I'm suffering from stiffness and pain in my left hand Thumb. I can feel the sound coming from that region of locking. This has been happening since Nov 2024. The 1st doctor said it's due to trigger the thumb. The 2nd doctor said it is due to swelling in tendons. The 3rd doctor said inquiry occurred to the twisting. Now it's Feb. 2025 & pain is

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We need xray of your affected hand AP and oblique views and CBP,CRP,serum uric acid,RA factor investigation reports ...  Read More

Had a death of close buddy, heavy chest exercise using dumbell, fight with wife on small issue, eating remaining pinnis,,, i am not sure what causes thumb to twitch since yesterday and not sure how to manage it at home, i just put thumb muscle under my buttock and slept. I am scared but it doesn't looks scary. Any suggestions? How much should i wa

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It is called benign myokymia. Basically abnormal twitching of muscle when in stress. However, take a video of the twitching and consult a neurologist for a confirmation of diagnosis and accurate treat ...  Read More

It's been 6 week post fracture surgery , but I still have swelling . And doctors suggestion is to continue with the pins for 3 more weeks. How do I ensure quick healing. How soon I can achieve full motion.

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Looks osteoporotic , union in distal ulna not appreciable,can wait 2 wks ., can start cissus quadrangularis daily dose and Calcim vit d3 and b12 ...  Read More

Yesterday I had a fracture in my limb , Can anyone tell me is a rod needed or not? currently admitted in Jupyter Hospital Pune

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NOt necessary. Above elbow plaster cast should be sufficient. ...  Read More

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