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Question: Hello, I was told through one of your doctors that I may have trigger thumb. I am in a lot of pain and I can't see my primary until Monday. I know it's hard for you to predict what another doctor would say or perform But if I were to go to the ER For the pain and discomfort, do you know if they would give me a steroid shot by chance? Thanks, XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Not likely to get a steroid shot.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the thumb that you have can be related to arthritis or a trigger thumb. In case you go to an ER, you are likely to get prescription pain killers. You are not likely to get a steroid shot without consulting an orthopedician. It is best to do a hot compress and apply local analgesic gel and see if it helps.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Not likely to get a steroid shot.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The pain in the thumb that you have can be related to arthritis or a trigger thumb. In case you go to an ER, you are likely to get prescription pain killers. You are not likely to get a steroid shot without consulting an orthopedician. It is best to do a hot compress and apply local analgesic gel and see if it helps.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for responding? I have one more question. I've been researching trigger thumb. Some say I should use and 8 oval splint. I can't seem to find them at the drugstore. Do you know if the ER would carry that kind of splint, if I were to go?
Brief Answer:
Splint may be provided at ER.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The splint needed can be given at the ER in case it is available.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Splint may be provided at ER.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
The splint needed can be given at the ER in case it is available.
Hope my answer is helpful.
Do accept my answer in case there are no further queries.
Regards.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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