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For a few days now, when i push the lower part of the mound at the base of my left thumb, it hurts in a dull way. if i dont, it just feels a little sore. i use my computer a lot. i try to take a break often. i'm right-handed. why and what can i do?

Q: for a few days now, when i push the lower part of the mound at the base of my left thumb, it hurts in a dull way. if i dont, it just feels a little sore. i use my computer a lot. i try to take a break often. i'm right-handed. why and what can i do?

: Rather than arthritis or sprain, I would consider this an overuse syndrome. The joint and associated muscles must get rest. Hopefully you can still use the computer with a mouse while taking stress of that thumb.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Rather than arthritis or sprain, I would consider this an overuse syndrome. The joint and associated muscles must get rest. Hopefully you can still use the computer with a mouse while taking stress of that thumb.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 7/1/2022

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A member asked:

For a few days now, when i push the lower part of the mound at the base of my left thumb, it hurts in a dull way. if i dont, it just feels a little sore. i use my computer a lot. i try to take a break often. i'm right-handed. why and what can i do?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr Kuitems agreed

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