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What is this hard thing near my thumb
I am noticing this since one month there is no pain nor i have difficulty in doing work but when i touch i can feel it with that something is there , what it can be
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It could be a ganglion cyst most likely if there is no history of injury
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Do an USG & consult an orthopedician
Health Tips
Do ice/hot water fomentation
Avoid fidgeting your thumb
Avoid massaging
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Dr. Nanda Kumar Bhairi
Orthopedist
21 yrs exp
Bangalore
Needs examination and palpating to conclude please consult
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Dr. Ravikumar Chandulal Makadia
Orthopedic surgeon
6 yrs exp
Ahmedabad
Cyst it is
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Dr. Parteek Bansal
Orthopedic surgeon
8 yrs exp
Gurgaon
Use thumb support splint for 1 week .
If not improved get usg scan done.
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Dr. Amrutha Nagisetty
Orthopedic Surgeon
10 yrs exp
Nellore
Get usg scan done for swelling
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