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Why is thumb swollen and im still able to move it and it has no pain to it?

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Dr. Doanh Nguyen, md, faaaai answered

Specializes in Allergy and Immunology

Hard to tell: Mild swollen due to generalized fluid retention like in nephrotic syndrome, heart failure, end stage cirrhosis, severe malnutrition might not accompany pain. Trauma, infection and inflammation that cause swelling will cause pain. We need to see and do examination to answer your question. A local physician can help you with that.

Answered 7/15/2014

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