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Pain In Thumb, Numb, Pain Occurs When I Extends My Arm. Treatment?
I have been experiencing pain in my left thumb above the joint when I extend my arm to reach for something and now the area just below my nail is numb to the touch. The pain feels a bit like the pain you get when you hit your funny bone, but a lot more painful. It does not bother me when I use the thumb in doing things when it is close to my body. The pain is there when I extend my arm.
Mon, 7 Oct 2013
Hi, it appears to be the carpal tunnel syndrome, where the nerves and tendons are pressed and may cause pain in extensor movements of the hand.
So i advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for diagnosis and treatment.
I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe for temporary relief neurotropic injections for 10 consecutive days, and then one injection every week. Thank you.
So i advise you to consult an orthopedic surgeon for diagnosis and treatment.
I to my patient with such symptoms prescribe for temporary relief neurotropic injections for 10 consecutive days, and then one injection every week. Thank you.
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