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Why does my thumb click loudly every once in a while? is this bad?
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Not necessarily: Clicking of the thumb can indicate an early tendonitis which might turn into a trigger thumb in which the thumb actually locks. I wouldn't worry as long as there is no pain or catching with the click. If there is pain, splinting the thumb as well as taking nsaid's may help. Sometimes a steroid injection might be necessary as well.
Answered 3/30/2013
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