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What Causes Thumb Pain?

Hiya My thumb is painful and when I went to the Dr they thought it was osteo arthritis. When I had the Xray done, I asked to look at the Xray with the radiologist and we couldn t not see any signs of arthritis, it looked the same as the other hand. It feels more like I have injured my thumb although I can t think when I might have done it - could it just be overuse? It is vey stiff and I can t bend it and it hurts if I move it around - it feels tight with a burning type sensation
Mon, 8 Jun 2015
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What is your age ? If you are around 50 possibility of cmc joint arthritis is more likely. Early arthritis may not be picked up on Xray although you might be having clinical symptoms as Xray changes takes time to appear. Better investigation is mri to pick up early disease and rule out other possibilities. You should visit radiology center nearby you and get it done. Meanwhile start tab paracetamol 500 mg thrice a day for pain relief. You should consult expert hand specialist with report. All the best.
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What Causes Thumb Pain?

Dear patient What is your age ? If you are around 50 possibility of cmc joint arthritis is more likely. Early arthritis may not be picked up on Xray although you might be having clinical symptoms as Xray changes takes time to appear. Better investigation is mri to pick up early disease and rule out other possibilities. You should visit radiology center nearby you and get it done. Meanwhile start tab paracetamol 500 mg thrice a day for pain relief. You should consult expert hand specialist with report. All the best.