Question 1

sharp knife like pain shoots from tip of thumb up the bone to just above wrist bone. stops me dead in whatever i'm doing. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

Hand pain: You may have tendonitis, or inflammation of the tendons of the thumb.  Perhaps you have a nerve inflammation of the thumb as well.  If it hasn't resolved with NSAIDS for 5-7 days, see your doctor.

Question 2

what can make tip of thumb feel like its been burnt, almost a numb feeling?

Accepted Answer

Digital nerve: Perhaps the digital nerve on the side of the thumb has been injured, and very trivial activity can affect this.  The symptoms could be associated with very early carpal tunnel syndrome.  If the arm and neck hurt, may represent a primary neck radicular pain.  If digital nerve, should resolve fully in about 3-4 weeks.  If involves more digits, see your doctor.

Question 3

took small chuck out of corner tip of thumb earlier today a lot of bleeding but got it to stop now area looks like raw red what to do to heal asap

Accepted Answer

Laceration: Keep it clean and open to the air and it will heal itself

Question 4

i have complete numbness in pointer, index and tip of thumb on right hand for over a month. nothing relieves it. please help. thank you.

Accepted Answer

Nerve compression: Your symptoms could be related to nerve compression in the neck, shoulder or elbow.    An evaluation of your range of motion, skeletal structure and symptom pattern is in order to best determine the treatment for symptom relief.  It would also be a good idea to review any repetitive activities that you have been performing with your right arm.

Question 5

last two days tip of thumb tingling, recently had alot of stress that caused spasm, could muscle spasm have caused tingling? or stenosis worse?

Accepted Answer

Thumb: The most likely diagnosis is a mild contusion to the tip of the thumb and of no importance. Good Luck

Question 6

cut tip of thumb tip is numb but nailbed down is throbbing. nerve? didn't see doc cuz i was able to stop bleeding after 2hrs n nothing to stitch

Accepted Answer

Throbbing: Not good. Still can visit a medical doctor even if not bleeding.

Question 7

tip of thumb to the bottom of the palm is swollen, palm is purple the joint red bent it backward. thumb is numb. in a stabilizer. is it sprained?

Accepted Answer

Call Hand Specialist: It sounds like you should see a physician immediately. It sounds like you had a significant hyperextension injury to your thumb and you may have torn some of the ligaments that support your thumb because of the amount of swelling and redness. A doctor needs to check the blood flow to your thumb and assess any possible nerve damage,and any possible fracture/dislocation. ER if high energy injury.

Question 8

playing hockey thumb got trapped between ball and stick. tip of thumb is very bruised, swollen, tender to touch where meets next bone. best treatment?

Accepted Answer

Resting: Rest, ice pack and anti-inflammatory. May be you need an X Ray to rule out any fracture.

Question 9

is intermittent tingling on two fingers and a pressure feeling on the tip of thumb on my left hand a sign of impending stroke or heart attack?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: This may be related to a nerve compression syndrome, but TIA or atypical angina need to be considered.  See your doc to get it checked out.

Question 10

hurts so bad to bend my thumb when i do sharp pain goes from my thumb to my elbow area. why is this?

Accepted Answer

Arm pain: This does sound like a typical overuse injury, like from using a smartphone too much. Most likely tendonitis. See a doctor in person

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Sharp knife like pain shoots from tip of thumb up the bone to just above wrist bone. stops me dead in whatever i'm doing. any ideas?

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What can make tip of thumb feel like its been burnt, almost a numb feeling?

A member asked:

Took small chuck out of corner tip of thumb earlier today a lot of bleeding but got it to stop now area looks like raw red what to do to heal asap

A member asked:

I have complete numbness in pointer, index and tip of thumb on right hand for over a month. nothing relieves it. please help. thank you.

A member asked:

Last two days tip of thumb tingling, recently had alot of stress that caused spasm, could muscle spasm have caused tingling? or stenosis worse?

A member asked:

Cut tip of thumb tip is numb but nailbed down is throbbing. nerve? didn't see doc cuz i was able to stop bleeding after 2hrs n nothing to stitch

A member asked:

Tip of thumb to the bottom of the palm is swollen, palm is purple the joint red bent it backward. thumb is numb. in a stabilizer. is it sprained?

A member asked:

Playing hockey thumb got trapped between ball and stick. tip of thumb is very bruised, swollen, tender to touch where meets next bone. best treatment?

A member asked:

Is intermittent tingling on two fingers and a pressure feeling on the tip of thumb on my left hand a sign of impending stroke or heart attack?

A member asked:

Hurts so bad to bend my thumb when i do sharp pain goes from my thumb to my elbow area. why is this?

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