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Suggest Treatment For Severe Numbness On The Thumb

19 year old daughter woke up with numb left thumb on right side only. She plays basketball at college but they are in off season and she currently is playing softball inter-murals. Trainer for Bball team set an appt with a hand specialist for tomorrow. What could this be?
Tue, 21 Jul 2015
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello

There is possibility of nerve compression or tenosynovitis.
Tenosynovitis is due inflammation and swelling of tendon .swelling on tendon may not reduce with medication alone.
Added with physiotherapy protocol
Use of machine can reduce your pain and swelling, you can ask your physio for wax bath therapy

Use ice packs to reduce swelling, inflammation and pain.
Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you,
For early healing you can take Tab celin [vit C] and antioxidant with anti-inflammatory [Tab enzomac plus ].


Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care


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Suggest Treatment For Severe Numbness On The Thumb

Hello There is possibility of nerve compression or tenosynovitis. Tenosynovitis is due inflammation and swelling of tendon .swelling on tendon may not reduce with medication alone. Added with physiotherapy protocol Use of machine can reduce your pain and swelling, you can ask your physio for wax bath therapy Use ice packs to reduce swelling, inflammation and pain. Physiotherapy with ultrasound and Tens will help you, For early healing you can take Tab celin [vit C] and antioxidant with anti-inflammatory [Tab enzomac plus ]. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care