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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Thumb Joint
Question: I am 50 yo female with left thumb pain at the base of the joint for 2 weeks. No known trauma or injury. It is a constant pain which becomes worse with a certain movement. Then it is a sharp pain. I don't notice any bruising or erythema.
Brief Answer:
stop the ice and consider seeing orthopedist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Ice will not help much. It is good after an acute injury for the first few hours but can actually slow healing if used regularly.
The thumb immobilizer may help relive pain but you need to know the cause of pain in order to treat it properly.
First see your doctor for an exam and xrays. If it is from osteoarthritis then tylenol and glucosamine may be helpful.
If there is inflammation in the joint ibuprofen may help.
If nothing shows on the xrays and the pain is constant you may need an MRI to look at the cartilage.
A joint injection by an orthopedist may be helpful as well.
There are hand physical therapists that may help as well but they would only be able to see you after you got a diagnosis from an orthopedist.
I hope you get some relief soon,
Dr. Robinson
stop the ice and consider seeing orthopedist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Ice will not help much. It is good after an acute injury for the first few hours but can actually slow healing if used regularly.
The thumb immobilizer may help relive pain but you need to know the cause of pain in order to treat it properly.
First see your doctor for an exam and xrays. If it is from osteoarthritis then tylenol and glucosamine may be helpful.
If there is inflammation in the joint ibuprofen may help.
If nothing shows on the xrays and the pain is constant you may need an MRI to look at the cartilage.
A joint injection by an orthopedist may be helpful as well.
There are hand physical therapists that may help as well but they would only be able to see you after you got a diagnosis from an orthopedist.
I hope you get some relief soon,
Dr. Robinson
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you Dr Robinson! Have a great day! XXXX
Brief Answer:
you are welcome
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using Healthcare Magic
Dr. Robinson
you are welcome
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for using Healthcare Magic
Dr. Robinson
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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