It may be: It may be but we can not tell you what it is .It needs to be examined and probably xrayed as well to know what it is. So take your mom to the doctors and have it examined to find out what exactly it is .Just because it is swollen is not enough to make diagnosis of osteoarthritis.
Answered 6/27/2015
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Osteoarthritis of : This is the most common site for osteoarthritis another possibility is a ganglion cyst if there is any give to it.
Answered 6/27/2015
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Sounds like it: Swelling at the base of the thumb is most often associated with cmc arthritis. A cyst can cause such a problem but it is unlikely. Treatment could include a steroid injection or if advanced an arthroplasty.
Answered 6/27/2015
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Probably: So we are all thinking of osteoARTHRITIS of the thumb and fingers, though you didn't list your Mom's age. This is certainly the most likely. She can continue with the Acetaminophen, add some Ibuprofen or Naproxen if she can tolerate it, wear a brace on the hand and apply heat to finger and thumb when painful. But she will need to be seen to get a real diagnosis.
Answered 11/21/2019
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