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What Causes Stiffness In The Right Thumb?

My right thumb is getting stiff since last two years ( after an accident in which I got hurt in right hand ). Now I can t write properly as I can t hold the pen with thumb. My thumb doesn t bend towards inside. I can t also hold any thing with my right hand for more than ten seconds. I tried some medicines for nerve, suggested by Doctors, but it didn t work.
Thu, 7 Mar 2019
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Hello,

Where is the injury? any fractures? I think you have injured median nerve which is lead to weakness of muscle of the thumb.

We have to know what is the severity of nerve injury we have to confirm by nerve conduction studies. is it Neuropraxia is recovering easily or neurotmesis or axonotmesis may take time.

Use vitamin b12 and folic acid for nerve support. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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What Causes Stiffness In The Right Thumb?

Hello, Where is the injury? any fractures? I think you have injured median nerve which is lead to weakness of muscle of the thumb. We have to know what is the severity of nerve injury we have to confirm by nerve conduction studies. is it Neuropraxia is recovering easily or neurotmesis or axonotmesis may take time. Use vitamin b12 and folic acid for nerve support. Please consult your doctor he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist