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Suggest Treatment For Tingling Sensation In Thumb And Elbow
Question: hi i have been reading about an issue i think i may have, it maybe medial epicondylitis i think, I've been hitting my gym perhaps too much, I've been loads of dips and chin ups every day now for some time, together with possibly an overuse with my chainsaws and other tools, my right elbow is very tender to touch and I've not trained now for over 2 weeks, a couple of days ago i woke with my right thumb with a slight tingling sensation, should i see my doctor ? apart from that all is well.
I would appreciate your advise
thankyou XXXXXXX
I would appreciate your advise
thankyou XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Can be epicondylitis or tendonitis or bursitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The tender elbow with tingling in the thumb can be due to epicondylitis or tendonitis or bursitis. An inflammation is present in the area.
You can help the improvement by-
1. Give adequate rest to the arm.
2. Apply cold therapy.
3. Get some anti-inflammatory medication prescribed from your orthopedician.
4. Immobilize the arm for a short period.
5. Soft tissue therapy can be used to break down adhesions that may be restricting the nerve.
6. Neural stretching exercises are helpful under the care of a physiotherapist.
Do consult an orthopedician if the pain and swelling are persistent.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be epicondylitis or tendonitis or bursitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The tender elbow with tingling in the thumb can be due to epicondylitis or tendonitis or bursitis. An inflammation is present in the area.
You can help the improvement by-
1. Give adequate rest to the arm.
2. Apply cold therapy.
3. Get some anti-inflammatory medication prescribed from your orthopedician.
4. Immobilize the arm for a short period.
5. Soft tissue therapy can be used to break down adhesions that may be restricting the nerve.
6. Neural stretching exercises are helpful under the care of a physiotherapist.
Do consult an orthopedician if the pain and swelling are persistent.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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