A member asked:

I have a burning stinging pain in my left thumb and area under it on my palm what's this?

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Gamekeeper's thumb: It may be from over use of items such as handheld video games, or other thumb-powered devices/controllers. If cold compresses, advil or tylenol, (acetaminophen) and a couple of days' rest do not improve it, then you should ask your dr or an urgent care dr about it.

Answered 5/8/2018

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