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What Causes Pain At The Base Of Thumb Joint?
I was sitting at work and turned around and all of a suddern the joint at the base of my thumb started to hurt. There was a dull pain. It has been three days and there is still a dull pain. I have recently taken up cycling. Could this be effecting it? It is only on one hand
Wed, 28 May 2014
Hi,
I have gone through your query.
Yes, cycling has enhancing effect on all this so avoid any prolong activity with your affected hand for about 1 week. Take painkillers like ibuprofen for 4 days. It will be sufficient enough.
Thanks.
Dr.Singh.
I have gone through your query.
Yes, cycling has enhancing effect on all this so avoid any prolong activity with your affected hand for about 1 week. Take painkillers like ibuprofen for 4 days. It will be sufficient enough.
Thanks.
Dr.Singh.
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