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I smashed my thumb and it s blue from right above my cuticle with a little blue on the skin. Its swollen and am having numbness, pain in my whole thumb but also an aching feeling in my whole hand and up my arm into my shoulder..most the pain is in my thumb of course, but not sure what to do. I did try the heating of a paperclip but blood did not come out.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have numbness and pain in the thumb . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like cervical spondylosis , cervical radiculopathy , nerve compression , or symptoms or angina . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or MRI . Doctor may prescribe nerve supplement muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and physical therapy along with particular stretching exercises , but exercises under expert . Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist in case of cardiac problem . For now eat healthy , and apply warm compresses to neck , shoulder and arm .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Numbness And Pain In The Thumb?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have numbness and pain in the thumb . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like cervical spondylosis , cervical radiculopathy , nerve compression , or symptoms or angina . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order CT scan or MRI . Doctor may prescribe nerve supplement muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and physical therapy along with particular stretching exercises , but exercises under expert . Doctor may also refer you to cardiologist in case of cardiac problem . For now eat healthy , and apply warm compresses to neck , shoulder and arm . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari