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Suggest Treatment For Swelling Around The Thumb Along With Stiffness

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Posted on Fri, 8 Jul 2016
Question: swelling around thumb , after cleaning fish tank , no redness or pain, but some stiffness.
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Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
There is no cause for concern

Detailed Answer:
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Greetings of the day

Dear Ms

In the absence of redness or swelling there is no cause for concern. Cleaning of fish tank requires repeated finger movements which can cause musculoskeletal stiffness. Normal X ray is again very reassuring . Local application of hot water fomentation will reduce the stiffness.

DO get back to me if you need any further assistance , will be glad to assist you

Take Care

Best Regards
Dr Shobha
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling Around The Thumb Along With Stiffness

Brief Answer: There is no cause for concern Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms In the absence of redness or swelling there is no cause for concern. Cleaning of fish tank requires repeated finger movements which can cause musculoskeletal stiffness. Normal X ray is again very reassuring . Local application of hot water fomentation will reduce the stiffness. DO get back to me if you need any further assistance , will be glad to assist you Take Care Best Regards Dr Shobha