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My left thumb, specifically the bone or flesh in middle part, is painful 2 weeks ago and now it's swollen for almost 4days that i cant extend it or move it in some direction and it hurts when i try to pinch it.. there is redness in the painful area.?

Q: my left thumb, specifically the bone or flesh in middle part, is painful 2 weeks ago and now it's swollen for almost 4days that i cant extend it or move it in some direction and it hurts when i try to pinch it.. there is redness in the painful area.?

: A red, swollen, painful thumb is concerning for infection. Please see a physician as soon as possible and have it assessed and treated. Do not ignore it!

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Dr. Barbara MacFarlane answered

A red, swollen, painful thumb is concerning for infection. Please see a physician as soon as possible and have it assessed and treated. Do not ignore it!

Answered 2/28/2023

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A member asked:

My left thumb, specifically the bone or flesh in middle part, is painful 2 weeks ago and now it's swollen for almost 4days that i cant extend it or move it in some direction and it hurts when i try to pinch it.. there is redness in the painful area.?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Barbara MacFarlane answered

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