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I have what i believe to be an infected thumb. had it over a week, pain staying constant but now wrist pain and increased pressure in the arm. ideas?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Thumb: Sounds like lymph nodes inflamed from the infection. Needs to be looked at.

Answered 7/2/2012

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Dr. Raymond Raven answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

See a doctor: If you have an infected thumb and the pain has spread form the wrist and there is pressure in you arm, it could be very serious. See your doctor immediately.

Dr Namey and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 9/22/2016

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A member asked:

I have what i believe to be an infected thumb. had it over a week, pain staying constant but now wrist pain and increased pressure in the arm. ideas?

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr. Raymond Raven answered

Dr Namey and 3 doctors agreed

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