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Both of my thumbs are locking at the joint .very painful . the right started first now the left is locking.. what could it be ?

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Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

Trigger : Sounds like trigger finger/thumb. Hopefully all your other joints and faculties are working. I'd see your primary for some therapy/shots or surgical referral

Answered 5/18/2014

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A member asked:

Both of my thumbs are locking at the joint .very painful . the right started first now the left is locking.. what could it be ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ahmad Ibrahim answered

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