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What might cause a lot of pain in the fleshy part of my hand below the thumb?

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Dr. Robert Coats II answered

Arthritis: The most common place for arthritis of the hand is at the base of the thumb. This can cause pain in the fleshy part of thumb, known as the thenar emminance. See a board certified orthopaedic hand surgeon for evaluation and treatment.

Answered 10/30/2018

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A member asked:

What might cause a lot of pain in the fleshy part of my hand below the thumb?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Coats II answered

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