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Suggest Treatment For Sprain And Numbness In The Thumb

My son sprained his thumb on Easter Sunday, 3.28.16. ER took Xrays, said nothing was broken and put a splint on wrist. Since then the thumb has become numb with the numbness travelling all the way down to his wrist. Only the thumb and the wrist are numb. Should he be checked further by hos PCP?
Wed, 18 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sprain and numbness in the thumb . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like neuropathy , atrophy of muscle , cervical spondolysis or carpel tunnel syndrome .

I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , x-ray or ask to do movements . Doctor may ask you to do stretching exercising , vitamin supplement and physical therapy . Doctor may refer you to specialist for diabetes .

Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist for problem like angina . Apply warm compresses on hand and thumb .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Suggest Treatment For Sprain And Numbness In The Thumb

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have sprain and numbness in the thumb . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like neuropathy , atrophy of muscle , cervical spondolysis or carpel tunnel syndrome . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan , x-ray or ask to do movements . Doctor may ask you to do stretching exercising , vitamin supplement and physical therapy . Doctor may refer you to specialist for diabetes . Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist for problem like angina . Apply warm compresses on hand and thumb . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari