Question 1

what causes thumbs to swell repeatedly?

Accepted Answer

Carpenter?: Perhaps  poor aim with your hammer. Excuse the humor.
Many things could be the cause; rheumatoid arthritis, compromised circulation in the area or generally, virtually anything... A visit to an md is truly your best chance to get a serious (non-humorous) and healthful answer. Good luck!

Question 2

what cause nodules on thumbs?

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Couple of things: Somewhat common is a ganglion cyst (small collection of concentrated joint fluid). Gouty tophus, or maybe a bone/cartilage cyst, or bone spur can form "nodules" on the thumb area. If it is bothersome to you, i suggest getting evaluated.
Good luck.

Question 3

what causes broad thumbs in people?

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Various: It can come from various reasons including that in some people it is normal for them.

Question 4

thumb getting locked in a position. what can cause this?

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Triggering: Catching of the tendon moving in and out of the thumb.

Question 5

what causes beau lines on only the thumb nails?

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?: Not sure what you ment to say "beau" lines. Please ask again with more detail.

Question 6

what would cause my thumbs to have indentions  whenever they are pressed  or after holding something? it takes a few min before it leaves ?

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Fluid?: With age ; thyroid, is it fluid build up at end of extremities? If so, would also likely have similar around ankles and would definitely suggest you need to see your dr for evaluation of overall health / heart function, which can be impacted by thyroid, or many other potential issues not amenable to internet diagnosis. See your dr.

Question 7

both my thumbs started cracking all of a sudden one day and haven't stopped ever since. i am a 32 year old male and would like to know the cause of by?

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Dermatitis/fungal: Your description could be related to a fungal infection or possibly a skin condition called dyshidrotic eczema. The fungal would respond to a topical antifungal and the eczema would require a steroid and possibly a prescription would be needed. Having hands that stay moist, in contact with caustic materials could trigger as can stress when it comes to eczema. You do do trial of each med to see.

Question 8

what could cause continued thumb sucking?

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Habitual: There are many psycho-social causes of this habits but the child usually outgrow it by school age.

Question 9

what causes trigger thumb? is it serious?

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Trigger thumb: Trigger fingers are more common with certain medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, gout and diabetes. Repeated and strong gripping may lead to the condition. In most cases, the cause of the trigger finger is not known. Trigger thumb can also be something you are born with. You can see treatments of steroids injections versus surgery. See a hand surgeon once covid resolves!

Question 10

i feel pain in mr left thumb and swealing.what reason?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis: if no injury, it could be arthritis (swollen and painful) or infection - painful and red.

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