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I have a swollen thumb at the joint and its very painful and a bit hot. there hasn't been any trauma to it. any ideas what it could be please?
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Thumb: Consider inflammation, sprain, strain, arthritis, gout, tendonitis.
Answered 12/16/2012
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Variable: Arthritis, infection, synovitis...Go be seen.
Answered 12/17/2012
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Swollen sore thumb: Ask your doctor if it could be gout. He/she can run some tests for you.
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