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My thumb is swollen/hurts a good bit i canmove it just can't grab/open stuff without throbbing pain. cld it be stubbed or maybe broke? what can do?

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Dr. Martin Morell answered

Unless: Trauma, a fracture would be unlikely. Could it be the beginning of inflammatory arthritis? Maybe a ganglion causing a lock? See the doctor to evaluate.

Answered 8/16/2016

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A member asked:

My thumb is swollen/hurts a good bit i canmove it just can't grab/open stuff without throbbing pain. cld it be stubbed or maybe broke? what can do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Martin Morell answered

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