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What Can Lead To Sharp Pain In The Right Thumb Along With Right Hand Cramping?
Question: sometime I get sharp pain in right thumb hand or cramping right hand
Brief Answer:
Maybe carpal tunnel syndrome!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is suggestive of a disease condition known as carpal tunnel syndrome. This occurs as the nerve traveling to the thumb and middle fingers are compressed. Symptoms are most severe in this area. I recommend you get evaluated and managed for this.
In the time being, you may want to use a splint, mostly at night to avoid twisting the arm which often provokes symptoms. Other conditions such as thyroid hormone levels and functioning should be checked.
I hope this helps and guides.
I wish you well.
Regards,
Dr. Chobufo Ditah, General & Family Physician
Maybe carpal tunnel syndrome!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
This is suggestive of a disease condition known as carpal tunnel syndrome. This occurs as the nerve traveling to the thumb and middle fingers are compressed. Symptoms are most severe in this area. I recommend you get evaluated and managed for this.
In the time being, you may want to use a splint, mostly at night to avoid twisting the arm which often provokes symptoms. Other conditions such as thyroid hormone levels and functioning should be checked.
I hope this helps and guides.
I wish you well.
Regards,
Dr. Chobufo Ditah, General & Family Physician
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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