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I Am Having Bad Pain And A Clicking In My

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Posted on Sun, 30 Jun 2019
Question: I am having bad pain and a clicking in my thumb. Hurts to bend it and it's very tender at the base and in the joint
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
may be trigger finger

Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

It is possible that the clicking and pain may be related to trigger thumb.

In this condition, there is swelling or inflammation at the base of the thumb particularly affecting the tendon. There is thickening of the tendon and this thickening causes abnormal gliding and locking of the tendon as it moves within the sheath.
It is also called stenosing tenosynovitis.

The first type of treatment tried is injection of steroids into the affected area.

If this is not effective then surgery is the next option. This is done if 2 injections have not been successful.
It is usually uncomplicated and successful for most persons.

I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (35 minutes later)
What if it's not taken care of can there be prominent affects
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Michelle Gibson (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
mainly persisting discomfort, can consider pain meds to help

Detailed Answer:
HI,

The main issues would be pain in the thumb, in some cases it may extend into the palm.
A small nodule can develop in the palm, related to the tendon involved

There are some persons who may not have many changes

If you cannot get the injections or steroids at this time, you can consider using anti inflammatory pain killers such as ibuprofen or cataflam or naproxen or celebrex- One of these would help to reduce the pain

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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I Am Having Bad Pain And A Clicking In My

Brief Answer: may be trigger finger Detailed Answer: HI, thanks for using healthcare magic It is possible that the clicking and pain may be related to trigger thumb. In this condition, there is swelling or inflammation at the base of the thumb particularly affecting the tendon. There is thickening of the tendon and this thickening causes abnormal gliding and locking of the tendon as it moves within the sheath. It is also called stenosing tenosynovitis. The first type of treatment tried is injection of steroids into the affected area. If this is not effective then surgery is the next option. This is done if 2 injections have not been successful. It is usually uncomplicated and successful for most persons. I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions