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Recently I have developed TRIGGER THUMB. My queries: 1) Wearing a THUMB SPLINT will be of any help in reducing pain and triggering in the morning? 2) If YES, then are there any CONS in wearing a THUMB SPLINT? Please guide. Thank you.

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Hello, for detailed discussion history and necessary treatment you can connect with me directly through practo. ...  Read More

My daughter is 2 years old and have trigger thumb problem in her right thumb. We are noticing this issue 4th time.

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Have her assessed by an Orthopaedic Surgeon. In some children this condition setrle down with simple treatment. Rarely this needs surgical release ...  Read More

My daughter has got trigger right thumb. She cannot move her upper joint of thumb all the way to hold her thumb straight. The upper joint would stop at around 180 degrees. What's the best choice of treatment considering her age. She us 3 years and 2 months as on this month.

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Surgery ...  Read More

I have trigger little finger(pain in bending and straightening) from past one week which worsens in the morning. Also, left hand thumb Is having pain in bending. Please suggest what to do? Regards Kritika

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Hello madam.. u can take contrast bath for both little finger & thumb pain. Later on u have to do strengthening exercises ...  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

Any treatment other than surgery for trigger thumb My son is 8 months and don't want to go with surgery as read somewhere this can be treated without surgery before 1 year

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Yes nearly more than 80 percent do not need surgery . Try to apply some moisturizer and straighten the thumb within pain limits every hour 5 to 10 mnts when the baby is awake.. or meet a physiotherapi ...  Read More

My daughter have trigger thumb problem in right hand from last 1 month.. i knew this problem before 2 days so i deep her hand in warm water in day 2-3 times and massage to her thumb in night by coconut oil for 8-10 minutes when i did massage her thumb worked properly at that time but she was some feeling pain.. next day morning again thum was lock

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Hello there. I can understand your concern. So you are saying that your 1 year daughter has trigger thumb? How certain are you? And how did you come to this diagnosis? Please consult a orthoped ...  Read More

Pain in left thumb joint (in the thumb) while released after folding though it does not pain continuously.

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Not much of a problem, put some ice and anti inflammatory. ...  Read More

Hi Sir/madam, we observered that my 21 months old daughter have triggered fimger on her right thumb, this was not there when she was born and suddenly we are observing this. I request you to suggest what need to be done? and which specialist doctor to be consulted Pediatrician or othpedician?

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You should consult orthopaedic consultant. ...  Read More

Hi, this is Bharat Kumar. My baby boy is suffering from trigger thumb and he is 11 months old. we are looking for any suggestion to this.

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Hi thanks for writing to Practo consult. This problem needs to be addressed either by pediatric orthopedic or interventional radiologist. Later may be able yo address issue with minimal invasive appr ...  Read More

I took the HCG trigger shot 10000iu on 7 feb and today I got positive test on upto kit it is one day before my expected period today is 27th day so it is because of HCG trigger or I am pregnant ?

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Get BetaHCG test to confirm ...  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

I have this line on thumb since 2-3 months. So far it has not spread or darkened. I am really worried after reading the internet. I am B12 and D deficient. Would that be a reason? When will this go away. I am really worried.

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  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

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

My lmp sept 23rd, took trigger shot on oct7th Today 15dpo . Kit showed positive. Is it due to residue from trigger shot. I have attached image

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Pls connect for online consultation and advice ...  Read More

Thumb infection with pain... swelling in thumb from last 4/5 days with severe pain. Redness in thumb.....but other fingers are not affected...no fever or other symptoms.

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Cannot comment without examination. It may be skin infection. Please contact me using online consult option for proper treatment ...  Read More

My left thumb twiching suddenly , what is the cause behind it ? Wake up in the morning & observe this ..

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Csp evion490 one at nigh7 days. Cholecalciferol D60k one per week for four weeks Assessment of b12 vit d3 mg t3t4tsh, cbc, crp advisable to now what is the cause. ...  Read More

Six months ago a dog's teeth touched my thumb but there was no swelling,bleeding or redness but just a minor mark which disappeard next day i have taken tetanus and washed that area with soap. Is vaccine needed

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It's ok. ...  Read More

Pain in the right hand thumb. MRI findings gangolian cyst 4 mm suggest treatment.will medicines cure this condition.

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It can regress by medicines otherwise a small injection will be needed to aspirate it. ...  Read More

From last month I have tremor in left hand thumb sometime full hand some time index finger sometime middle finger also my vitamin d is 21.1 tremor

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I can definitely help you over this being a general physician You can consult with me online on Practo or Contact on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusio ...  Read More

I have warts on my thumb which is not painful nor itchy. How did i get the wart? And how can i get rid of it. Is it because a month back i was at the hospital taking care of my family member which i had to be in and out of the ICU. Would that be the cause of infection? Please suggest some medication for it

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Take consultation and discuss in detail ...  Read More

There's a wart on my thumb which is not painful though. Is there any medicine to get rid of it and how did i get warts on my thumb ? Last month n half ago i was busy at the hospital taking care of my grandmother especially in and out of the ICU so is this a cause of the infection?

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Kindly consult online with pictures for proper assessment and detailed prescription. ...  Read More

Right Foot back side of thumb heavy pain from almost two years it is very painful not going with massage also want a solution

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Possible Causes are 1. Gout Recurrent pain, redness, and swelling of the big toe joint Can be mistaken for mechanical joint pain More likely if dietary factors or family history 2. Hallux Rigidus (Ear ...  Read More

Hi I experienced sudden bruise in thumb and pain. Attaching the image. What can be the reason and how to cure.

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  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

Have taken ibset and colaspa but my gut gets triggered for even idli and when he visits loo sometimes he gets to poop and after he says he gets stomach pain and tiredness

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Maybe due to IBS or otherwise ...  Read More

Hello doc. My mother is suffering from diabetes since 8 years. Recently her hba1c is 10.6 .her OHAs medications dose has been increased. Since 3 months she is complaining of early morning stiffness of peripheral joints of hand which resolves on activity.. Recently 1 month back she developed trigger finger... Are these symptoms of rheumatoid arthrit

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Please consult a rheumatologist ...  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

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