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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Right Hand

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Posted on Sat, 18 Apr 2015
Question: I have pain in my right hand and its swollen in between my pointer finger and middle finger, it is hard to make a fist
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
possibility of carpal tunnel

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have studied your case.
Diabetic patients have more incidence of carpal tunnel or tendon tenosynovitis.
carpal tunnel and tenosynovitis can lead to swelling and pain on hand.
I will advise you clinical examination and further investigation like x ray and MRI.
If required EMG NCV study will help in diagnosis.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and Tens may give you relief.
Till time continue analgesic and enzymes like trypsin and chymotrypsin to reduce swelling.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Suggest Treatment For Pain In Right Hand

Brief Answer: possibility of carpal tunnel Detailed Answer: Hello I have studied your case. Diabetic patients have more incidence of carpal tunnel or tendon tenosynovitis. carpal tunnel and tenosynovitis can lead to swelling and pain on hand. I will advise you clinical examination and further investigation like x ray and MRI. If required EMG NCV study will help in diagnosis. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and Tens may give you relief. Till time continue analgesic and enzymes like trypsin and chymotrypsin to reduce swelling. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.