A member asked:

I fell and landed on my left hand. it's been five days and its still swollen at the base of my thumb. could it be more then a sprain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Dansie answered

Could be: Sprains are likely, but fractures are also possible. .You should see your doctor. If your pain continues.

Dr Lewis and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

5.2k views

Thank

More of what we treat

Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

A member asked:

I fell and landed on my left hand. it's been five days and its still swollen at the base of my thumb. could it be more then a sprain?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Michael Dansie answered

Dr Lewis and another doctor agreed

Related Questions

A member asked:

Tip of thumb to the bottom of the palm is swollen, palm is purple the joint red bent it backward. Thumb is numb. In a stabilizer. Is it sprained?

A member asked:

Right shoulder blade tender/pain, radiates down arm, arm is swollen, wrist is tender and painful below thumb almost like a sprain. Please advise?

A member asked:

Could I have damaged my thumbs? I fell on cement. Landed on hands and knees. A small round cut is in the same spot at the base of each thumb. CMC suspensionplasty with internal brace done 9 & 3 months ago. Most recent is quite swollen. Mild pain?

A member asked:

I fell full weight on my left extended thumb, on april 27. I was told it was just sprained. Could i still have pain to this day from a sprain?

A member asked:

Fell Feb14, was xrayed=no fx, tho doc thought it looked broken. Injury is to thumb joint more distal (not at base of thumb) still swollen/painful?

Sponsored Content

People also searched for:

I have a sprained thumb (grade II or III, never specified the extent of the tear), and it will randomly get hot to the touch and feel hot. It is still swollen a week after the injury if that matters?

I just hit my hand on something hard and immediately my thumb at the joint became slightly swollen and bruised. It's not hurting unless I mash on it. It is a little numb at the joint, but not bad. Is this most likely a sprain, fracture, or break?

I was getting into a kayak + leaned on my thumb it made a crunch noise + is very sore + swollen since (8 hrs ago) would it be a sprain or a break?

Im in color guard and had hit my thumb spinning weapon. Its has been 8 hours and the pain hasnt decreased. Theres a bruise and is swollen. Sprained?

What are the signs and symtoms to a sprained thumb. I hurt my thumb last night & it's swollen & red.is it sprained and it's sore too?

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?