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Hi, I Have Been Experiencing Severe Pain In My Left
Question: Hi, I have been experiencing severe pain in my left thumb for about one month. It went up in pain sharply today and it is keeping me awake. No tingling or numbness, just The pain.
The entire thumb hurts but it is particularly painful to touch the nail. Holding anything cold exacerbates it. No injury to my hand or arm and I am not into texting. I am right handed. My HbA1C and blood sugars are WNL. No diabetes in my family. My BMI is 22 and I am a healthy 60 year old female.
I made an appointment with a hand orthopedic doctor but his earliest appointment is at the end of November.
What do you think this is and what type of Dr should I go to? It is so painful that I may go to a walk-in clinic but have a feeling they will just tell me to go to a hand specialist. I appreciate your feedback!
Kind regards, XXXXXXX
The entire thumb hurts but it is particularly painful to touch the nail. Holding anything cold exacerbates it. No injury to my hand or arm and I am not into texting. I am right handed. My HbA1C and blood sugars are WNL. No diabetes in my family. My BMI is 22 and I am a healthy 60 year old female.
I made an appointment with a hand orthopedic doctor but his earliest appointment is at the end of November.
What do you think this is and what type of Dr should I go to? It is so painful that I may go to a walk-in clinic but have a feeling they will just tell me to go to a hand specialist. I appreciate your feedback!
Kind regards, XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
possible issue with nail bed giving thumb pain.consult a general surgeon.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to Ask A Doctor service.
I have read your query and here is my advise.
* As the pain is particularly aggravated when touching nail, it sounds to be possible
infection below nail with radiating pain involving whole thumb.
* My recommendations at present
- Ice application 3 times a day for 5 minutes each.
- Avoid grasping objects with thumb support.
- Consider prior appointment with a consultant surgeon if possible sooner ( as hand
orthopedic appointment is November end to get prescription of necessary antibiotics
and anti inflammatory medicines to cure early.
Wish you fine recovery.
Feel free to discuss further anytime.
Regards.
possible issue with nail bed giving thumb pain.consult a general surgeon.
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXXXX
Welcome to Ask A Doctor service.
I have read your query and here is my advise.
* As the pain is particularly aggravated when touching nail, it sounds to be possible
infection below nail with radiating pain involving whole thumb.
* My recommendations at present
- Ice application 3 times a day for 5 minutes each.
- Avoid grasping objects with thumb support.
- Consider prior appointment with a consultant surgeon if possible sooner ( as hand
orthopedic appointment is November end to get prescription of necessary antibiotics
and anti inflammatory medicines to cure early.
Wish you fine recovery.
Feel free to discuss further anytime.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vaishalee Punj
Brief Answer:
follow up .
Detailed Answer:
I do apologize for advise of ice application.
You are requested to claim your money back.
follow up .
Detailed Answer:
I do apologize for advise of ice application.
You are requested to claim your money back.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Nagamani Ng
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