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What Causes Pain In The Thumb Radiating To The Elbow And Shoulder?
I have burning stinging pain in my thumb sometimes it hurts all day, I have problems picking up stuff, lifting stuff. sometimes the pain travels up to my elbow and into my shoulder. today the pain went into my finger there is no redness or swelling I can see the pain has been going for a couple of months dr. said to do exercises, and ware a brace which I do what do you think this is
Fri, 12 Apr 2019
Hello,
Your symptoms seem to be related to a pinched nerve.
I suggest taking an anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen.
I also recommend doing stretching exercises and using a hand brace.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
Your symptoms seem to be related to a pinched nerve.
I suggest taking an anti-inflammatory medication such as Ibuprofen.
I also recommend doing stretching exercises and using a hand brace.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi, General & Family Physician
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