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My thumb on left hand, started out clicking when trying to bend it, now it will not bend at all and it pains real bad. i have been rubbing it down with icy hot but that only provides temporary relief. what is wrong with it?

Q: my thumb on left hand, started out clicking when trying to bend it, now it will not bend at all and it pains real bad. i have been rubbing it down with icy hot but that only provides temporary relief. what is wrong with it?

: It might be dislocated. Pl go to the ER and have it checked.

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

It might be dislocated. Pl go to the ER and have it checked.

Answered 5/9/2023

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A member asked:

My thumb on left hand, started out clicking when trying to bend it, now it will not bend at all and it pains real bad. i have been rubbing it down with icy hot but that only provides temporary relief. what is wrong with it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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