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What Causes Pain In Thumb?
On my right hand wrist their is a vein which is hurting and making my thumb and whole side of hand hurt - first thing in the morning is when its most painful .....but it is hurting most of the day when im using it - Im a typist so am on the computer using my hands most of the day is it RSI ? thank you in advance
Mon, 23 Jun 2014
Hi
Thanks for posting
Your suffering may be due to either a ganglion or carpal bossing.It needs physical examination to confirm.RSI?
Meanwhile you may use wrist brace,avoid continuous typing that is not more than 30-45 min,then take a break,.
Hope this helps.
Take care
Dr.chugh
Thanks for posting
Your suffering may be due to either a ganglion or carpal bossing.It needs physical examination to confirm.RSI?
Meanwhile you may use wrist brace,avoid continuous typing that is not more than 30-45 min,then take a break,.
Hope this helps.
Take care
Dr.chugh
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