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What do i do about severe pain in thumb and don't know why?
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Consider a visit to:: An orthopedic doctor who has done specialty training in the hand. In the meantime, if your doctor approves, consider an anti-inflammatory medicine. Consider if your symptoms match: http://www.Mayoclinic.Org/diseases-conditions/de-quervains-tenosynovitis/basics/definition/con-20027238.
Answered 1/3/2014
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