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I feel pain in the base of the thumb on palm side when making a fist.pain is especially strong in the morning, and is present only when making a fist.

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Dr. Paxton Daniel answered

De Quervain's: Tenosynovitis can present with pain at the base of the thumb. Grab your thumb with your other fingers and point your hand down. If that hurts more consider seeing a physical medicine doctor for an ultrasound of the wrist. Arthritis from old trauma can do this too.

Answered 4/21/2013

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A member asked:

I feel pain in the base of the thumb on palm side when making a fist.pain is especially strong in the morning, and is present only when making a fist.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Paxton Daniel answered

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