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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

My 3 month baby is thumb sucking both at wake time and during sleep.I am not stopping her. But after this behavior, she reduced her play activities. Her vocal play and focus towards play objects has been reduced. She predominantly likes to lay down and thumb suck and avoids her usual play and family member's interaction.

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Greetings Thumb sucking is common in infants for self-soothing, but a sudden reduction in play, vocalization, and social interaction should be evaluated by a pediatrician. This shift in behavior coul ...  Read More

3 month baby girl, for past 10 days thumb sucking and lip smacking and pressing increased. When I put her down after she slept, she instantly searches for her thumb and sucks a alot. During playtime, it is quite easy to distract but at sleep, she gets frustrated and searches for thumb if I hold it. She starts crying. I am worried Whether she'll dev

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It is common in young babies but as they grow they learn to use both hands for play and reaching. Still during sleep thumb sucking can happen. The best way to stop Thumb sucking in infancy is to use p ...  Read More

Hello, My mother (Age 61 yrs) has fracture plate in one leg ankle. Now fracture has healed. Is it reqiured to remove plate?

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If no problem, than no need to remove ...  Read More

Patella fracture and xray is attached just wanted to know whether immobilization would heal the injury or there is need of surgery. No swelling no pain person can walk bent knee without pain can do straight leg up while sleeping.

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upper pole, lower pole and transverse patella fracture needs fixation by surgical method. Kindly consult any orthopaedics for the operative management. ...  Read More

I got a fracture in my second metatarsal bone of right leg I'm sharing x ray images after 15 days of fracture Is it healing and going good or do I require surgery to fix it How many days more it requires to fix or join

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No surgery It will heal with rest, medicine and plaster ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I am experiencing severe, throbbing pain on the inner side of my toenail (thumb toe). The area is swollen and the pain has become quite intense, making it difficult for me to walk. Could you please suggest any immediate treatment, such as a suitable cream or medication, to help reduce the pain and swelling? I am attaching photos fo

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This may be paronychia. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ...  Read More

Hello Doctor, I have this line on my left thumb. It is there as it is since around 8 months now. It has not grown darker or wider. Would vitamin deficiency also cause this? I am really worried. No history otherwise. Please suggest. Attached are two photos. First from February and latter current one.

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No need to worry ...  Read More

I have recently got meta tarsal fracture on left leg and from few days i can feel every part of my left leg is pulsating and my fingers are automatically beating / moving , also near the foot and calf i can feel it is pulsating and my left eyelids also are blinking automatically , as before i mentioned that due to the painkiller a lump has been fo

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That is hyperalgesia. Your nerves are firing an alarm when it does not need to. ...  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

Attached picture. This got formed on my left thumb skin gradually. After multiple steroid cream uses with current ongoing momate S cream, the upper layer of skin made this exposed. Looks similar to a nodule but it's firm formed from beneath the skin from what it looks in person. Doesn't pain or itch. What is this?? Consulted doctor not able to poin

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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

3 months ago fracture in my foot i keep plaster for 3 weeks but still pain when i walk please tell me treatment

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Do one more x ray now, then only we can talk about ur problem ...  Read More

Please confirm whether the bone is displaced or not ? Is it a hairline fracture with undisplaced bone?

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Uts called chip fracture ...  Read More

Im attaching a picture of my thumb. So i have a very small hard lump inside my thumb since childhood. It dint bother me much. The skin on top was always normal and i was able to live normally. But since a month the inside lump i feel grew a little and almost around the inside lump i see this yellow appearance on top of thumb currently. Went to der

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Need to incise it After that apply T-Bact cream ...  Read More

Based on my recent xray report wanted to confirm, whether the fracture has cured or still exist please help me

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Partially cure ...  Read More

Based on my recent xray report wanted to confirm, whether the fracture has cured or still exist. Please help me

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Actually I had Comminuted fracture lateral condyle humerus with fracture capitulum: right (displaced) Procedure Performed:: ORIF with 3.5mm HCS (herbert screw) +2.7mm intraight locking plate all titanium General Anaesthesia on 27/06/2025 So currently after 5+ months my rom is flexion 125 and extension -30. I have undergoing physio session and almos

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No.. implant removal will not improve rom ...  Read More

Pls suggest the best calcium supplement suitable for a 60 year old male who has recently fractured his ankle bone.

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Shelcal ct ...  Read More

I had got operation in left side neck of fumer in hip now doctor is saying to take 3month bed rest for healing fracture I want to is there medicine in homeopathy which work quick and permanent I am sharing xray

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My father twisted his ankle the day before yesterday. It's swelled and painful We got xray today I'm attaching a picture. Can somebody help me and tell me if it's a fracture ?

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Hairline crack can be there.. Not a proper xray ...  Read More

Helo doc please suggest how to use Femite Denatonium Benzoate 1% to stop my 21 months old baby from thumb sucking..

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query. Early consultations can prevent complications. Kindly contact me on whatsapp chat (84960595sixfive) Dr Faisal Zoheb MBBS , MD PAEDIATRICS ...  Read More

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