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Suggest Remedy For Large Painful Knot On Thumb
A couple of months ago I developed a small knot on the bend of my thumb. It became larger and painful. My thumb now looks swollen and I m starting to experience a slight pain in the middle, at the base of my palm, near my wrist. Any ideas? (I did not injure my thumb)
Wed, 24 Sep 2014
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Thanks for posting
Based on your symptoms it looks to be trigger finger, a medical condition in which the finger/thumb gets locked on bending and open with a jerk.
You may do hot water fomentation along with exercises.If it responds well and good otherwise injection depomedrol may be given at site of knot formation.
Hope this helps .
Take care
Thanks for posting
Based on your symptoms it looks to be trigger finger, a medical condition in which the finger/thumb gets locked on bending and open with a jerk.
You may do hot water fomentation along with exercises.If it responds well and good otherwise injection depomedrol may be given at site of knot formation.
Hope this helps .
Take care
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