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What Causes Swelling And Sharp Pain On My Right Thumb?
Question: Hello
I am experiencing sharp pain, primarily on the left side of the tip of my right thumb. Normally it lasts a few days after I have gripped vigorously with my hand, best example is tennis or shoveling snow. Very little noticeable swelling or discoloration, but very sensitive to the touch, e.g. I can hardly button dress shirts.
It almost feels like there is something inside the thumb flesh (not the bone/joint) that is causing inflammation when pressure is applied with my thumb. How should I treat this? Thanks, XXXX
I am experiencing sharp pain, primarily on the left side of the tip of my right thumb. Normally it lasts a few days after I have gripped vigorously with my hand, best example is tennis or shoveling snow. Very little noticeable swelling or discoloration, but very sensitive to the touch, e.g. I can hardly button dress shirts.
It almost feels like there is something inside the thumb flesh (not the bone/joint) that is causing inflammation when pressure is applied with my thumb. How should I treat this? Thanks, XXXX
Brief Answer:
Take anti-inflammatory drug.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
According to your description , pain over your thumb seems to be inflammatory in nature.
I advice you to give you rest to the part affected, take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain and inflammation and consult your doctor for thorough examination and rule out any infective cause.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
Take anti-inflammatory drug.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your query.
According to your description , pain over your thumb seems to be inflammatory in nature.
I advice you to give you rest to the part affected, take anti-inflammatory drug like motrin 1 tablet with food as and when required (upto 4 tablets daily) to reduce pain and inflammation and consult your doctor for thorough examination and rule out any infective cause.
I do hope that you have found something helpful and I will be glad to answer any further query.
Take care
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Saurabh Gupta
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2004
Answered : 5930 Questions
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