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I woke up with my right thumb swollen and it kind of hurts to bend it's also warm to the touch but i didn't hurt it or anything but i was texting all ?

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Dr. Jeffrey Miller answered

Probbably tendonitis: overuse of tendons causeinflammation. Suggest icing the finger down, nonsteroidal antiinflammatories, and steroid injections or topical application can be helpful.

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Answered 7/24/2018

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A member asked:

I woke up with my right thumb swollen and it kind of hurts to bend it's also warm to the touch but i didn't hurt it or anything but i was texting all ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Miller answered

Dr Kuitems and 4 doctors agreed

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