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What Causes Burning Pain In The Thumb And Forearm?

I was picking up a pencil my wrist was bent forward. I felt a sudden burning pain consisting of my thumb, the area of my palm below my thumb and up my forearm. It felt like something popped a nerve. It went away but now 2 days later it is severely achey when i move it. It feels better with pressure for a short period of time but is now a burning ache.
Mon, 20 Jun 2016
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Hi dear user. And Thanks for using the HCM service.

Generally "burning pain" sensation is attributed to nerve lesion or compression. So it can be related somehow to a neuritis, or compression problem in your wrist, which can transfer even to your fingers. And arm.
Another cause could be a tendinitis.
In both cases you can take these options of treatment.

1.Cold local therapy with ice protected with a cloth.
2. Painkillers like ibuprofen 200mg every 8 hours
3. Slow movements like flexion and extention of your wrist.
If you don't get better
4. Physiotherapy. With an expert would be an excellent option.

I hope to be answering your question, and help you in your way to get better soon.

Wishing you the best in your health
Dr. Nieves
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What Causes Burning Pain In The Thumb And Forearm?

Hi dear user. And Thanks for using the HCM service. Generally burning pain sensation is attributed to nerve lesion or compression. So it can be related somehow to a neuritis, or compression problem in your wrist, which can transfer even to your fingers. And arm. Another cause could be a tendinitis. In both cases you can take these options of treatment. 1.Cold local therapy with ice protected with a cloth. 2. Painkillers like ibuprofen 200mg every 8 hours 3. Slow movements like flexion and extention of your wrist. If you don t get better 4. Physiotherapy. With an expert would be an excellent option. I hope to be answering your question, and help you in your way to get better soon. Wishing you the best in your health Dr. Nieves