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Suggest Treatment For Pain On The Thumb Joint
Question: Pain near thumb joint in right hand and also hand palm is swelled near thumb area.
Brief Answer:
Can be due to joint inflammation or tendonitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain and swelling at the base of the thumb in the hand can be due to inflammation of the joint or tendons. This can happen due to repeated use, stress related injury or raised uric acid levels. You can get an MRI scan of the area and a few blood tests done to find out the exact cause.
In the meanwhile, for symptomatic relief:
1. Give enough rest to your hand muscle.
2. Take mild pain killers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
3. Stronger prescription NSAIDS with muscle relaxants may help if simple analgesics do not help.
4. Hot compresses to your thumb and hand will be useful pain relieving measure. You may apply a local analgesic gel on that area.
Do consult your orthopedician for a proper examination and stronger prescription medicines in case the pain is persistent.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can be due to joint inflammation or tendonitis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain and swelling at the base of the thumb in the hand can be due to inflammation of the joint or tendons. This can happen due to repeated use, stress related injury or raised uric acid levels. You can get an MRI scan of the area and a few blood tests done to find out the exact cause.
In the meanwhile, for symptomatic relief:
1. Give enough rest to your hand muscle.
2. Take mild pain killers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
3. Stronger prescription NSAIDS with muscle relaxants may help if simple analgesics do not help.
4. Hot compresses to your thumb and hand will be useful pain relieving measure. You may apply a local analgesic gel on that area.
Do consult your orthopedician for a proper examination and stronger prescription medicines in case the pain is persistent.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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