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Suggest Treatment For Restricted Movement In Thumb

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Posted on Wed, 12 Aug 2015
Question: Its almost 20 days ago, One Day i was playing (Xbox one) using XXXXXXX stick for very long time. After that day my thumb start is paining. As days passed pain has reduced but i am not able to turn by thumb from the top side. If i try so it pains a lot.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Tendonitis likely.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
Due to excessive stress it seems that you are suffering from tendonitis of the thumb. It usually subsides with proper rest and pain killers in few weeks. For earlier relief you can-
1. Give enough rest to your hand muscle.
2. Take mild pain killers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
3. Stronger prescription NSAIDS with muscle relaxants may help if simple analgesics do not help.
4. Hot compresses to your thumb will be useful pain relieving measure. You may apply a local analgesic gel on that area.
5. Avoid all painful movements and bending the thumb till the pain subsides completely.
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. Neel Kudchadkar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (48 minutes later)
Hi,

Can you please clear doubts below.
1. Is there any chances of feature ??
2. Should i use any ointment (Any specific)?

Thanks a lot for the consulting.

Regards,
XXXX
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (7 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Fracture is not likely.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thanks for writing again.
A fracture is not likely as there is no swelling or bruise in the area. A stress fracture in the area is a remote possibility.
You can use a local analgesic ointment like Volini gel.
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. Yogesh D
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Suggest Treatment For Restricted Movement In Thumb

Brief Answer: Tendonitis likely. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. Due to excessive stress it seems that you are suffering from tendonitis of the thumb. It usually subsides with proper rest and pain killers in few weeks. For earlier relief you can- 1. Give enough rest to your hand muscle. 2. Take mild pain killers like acetaminophen or ibuprofen. 3. Stronger prescription NSAIDS with muscle relaxants may help if simple analgesics do not help. 4. Hot compresses to your thumb will be useful pain relieving measure. You may apply a local analgesic gel on that area. 5. Avoid all painful movements and bending the thumb till the pain subsides completely. 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