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I was twisting off a stuck lid from a jar and heard a popping sound and had sharp pain in base of thumb. still with paing and tingling?

4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers

Sprain: This is a sprain and will take a week or so to heal. If black and blue discoloration develop, a torn ligament would be a possibility and it would be recommended to consult a hand surgeon for diagnosis and treatment. In the meantime, apply intermittent cold applications for a couple of days and avoid further strain on your thumb.

Answered 1/2/2017

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Get it checked out: You may have injured a tendon and without examining you it would not be able to diagnose

Answered 1/3/2017

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Dr. Cornelius Oleary answered

Specializes in Urgent Care

MD: See MD may be a sprain , strain , or avulsion fracture. Rest it, ice it 20 minutes several times a day, wrap with ace , elevate it. MD for x rays if pain severe. Take Tylenol for pain prn. Good luck.

Answered 1/2/2017

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