Question 1

woke up and my right thumb hurts and is swollen.  i had a manicure yesterday but im thinking i just slept on it.  can't move it and its a trobbing pai?

Accepted Answer

Thumb pain: Would be concerned about an inflammatory or infectious reaction to the manicure. May want to have it looked at.

Question 2

please help! i am in a tromendous amout of pain, my wrist is majorly swollen, almost back, numb thumb, hurts to move, ice not helped at all nor pain?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: There is no way to tell you what is going on without any examination.  It sounds like it might be a hematoma but if it's black and major swollen it needs to be looked at.

Question 3

my thumb hurts i have a small yellow spot that i can see under skin. swollen a little joint goes out of joint?

Accepted Answer

Trigger finger?: If you have the sensation that your thymb is catching or clicking, this is common and is referred to as a trigger finger.  This may improve with splinting or a cortisone injection.  The yellow spot concerns me.  Could be a cyst, but could it be an infection.  If this gets worse, get it checked out by your doctor.

Question 4

i jammed my thumb while playing basketball 5 days ago and my thumb hurts only on one small area when it is touched. the spot is swollen nd when it is touched my thumb tingles toward the top. will this spit go away in time or should i get am xray done? tha

Accepted Answer

Chips Ahoy.: It is probably best to have it examined and x-rayed. Some times a small chip fracture can cause your symptoms.

Question 5

right thumb pain in ip joint, worse with bending or straightening all the way and pushing down, tender to touch, swollen. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without examining you and your symptoms warrant evaluation by a physician. What you described suggests inflammation of the joint. You may take acetaminophen if it is painful. If the pain does not go away in a couple of weeks, it would be prudent to see a doctor.
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Question 6

28 f swollen base of thumb, wrist clicks when moving thumb, pain at base of wrist/thumb when pressure applied unable to do anything with hand as causing pain grip etc, mri and x-ray show thumb is clear could it be the wrist causing this?

Accepted Answer

: Something has to be causing it.  Do you use thumb a lot in your job? Play  soft ball and jammed it?  YOUR BODY IS TALKING TO YOU!
Listen and take good notes. 
Like when does it start/stop? 
Where does it go? 
What makes it better/worse? 
How long does it last?  
Medication helps/worsens?
Share your notes with your Dr. and discuss.

Question 7

trigger thumb.hurts cont ,very bad when bend shooting pain into hand. can't wear brace at work so taped thumb so it can't bend. will this help?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: Trigger thumbs and fingers ( a1 pulley 'nodular tenosynovitis') may respond to an injection of steroid occasionally .... If painful and persistent locking continue A1 pulley release surgically is treatment of choice. Taping will likely be of little benefit . Best of Luck!

Question 8

thumb hurts & swollen at ip joint. had blood work to see if it's arthritis, ra or gout - negative results. x-rays to be next. tingle, cramp up arm.

Accepted Answer

Swollen IP: At age 26 might be secondary to trauma or infection . There are about 150 types of arthritis and if the usual kind are not present after the x-rays are complete, see a rheumatologist.

Question 9

my thumb hurts and feels weak. why?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis: The most common cause of pain at the base of the thumb is arthritis. Pain is typically worse with use - especially pinching, turning a key, and trying to open a lid. Treatment is with splinting, medication, and heat. If pain persists see a hand surgeon.

Question 10

my thumb hurts when i put back pressure on it?

Accepted Answer

Arthritis: The most common cause of thumb pain is arthritis at the base of the thumb. This can be treated with splinting, injections or surgery depending on the severity.

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Woke up and my right thumb hurts and is swollen. i had a manicure yesterday but im thinking i just slept on it. can't move it and its a trobbing pai?

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Please help! i am in a tromendous amout of pain, my wrist is majorly swollen, almost back, numb thumb, hurts to move, ice not helped at all nor pain?

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My thumb hurts i have a small yellow spot that i can see under skin. swollen a little joint goes out of joint?

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I jammed my thumb while playing basketball 5 days ago and my thumb hurts only on one small area when it is touched. the spot is swollen nd when it is touched my thumb tingles toward the top. will this spit go away in time or should i get am xray done? tha

A member asked:

Right thumb pain in ip joint, worse with bending or straightening all the way and pushing down, tender to touch, swollen. what could it be?

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28 f swollen base of thumb, wrist clicks when moving thumb, pain at base of wrist/thumb when pressure applied unable to do anything with hand as causing pain grip etc, mri and x-ray show thumb is clear could it be the wrist causing this?

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Trigger thumb.hurts cont ,very bad when bend shooting pain into hand. can't wear brace at work so taped thumb so it can't bend. will this help?

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Thumb hurts & swollen at ip joint. had blood work to see if it's arthritis, ra or gout - negative results. x-rays to be next. tingle, cramp up arm.

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My thumb hurts and feels weak. why?

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My thumb hurts when i put back pressure on it?

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