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What Causes Pain In Wrist And Thumb?
Question: Hello,
I amxwritimg for a concern in arm pain. I get a pain int wrist and thumb leading intot wrist. It also hurts in my elbow and upper arm shoulder. Some days its one area some days its all . It seems go switch around if thst makes sense. It has been bugging me for 2/3 weeks. Pain scale i would say a 3/4 its for a nagging slight burning feeling opposed to pain. Ot seems like when i strech it , it feels better or when i apply pressure. I am panincing of cancer/ this isy go to concern worh any pain.
In the past year i havw had
A upper gi and swallow study
A physical
Skin physical
Breast ultrasound
Laronscopy (spelling)
Seen an ent for reflux issues (all better now )
It is only in my right arm
What could this be? I will be calling thw doctor as i am freakig out now
I amxwritimg for a concern in arm pain. I get a pain int wrist and thumb leading intot wrist. It also hurts in my elbow and upper arm shoulder. Some days its one area some days its all . It seems go switch around if thst makes sense. It has been bugging me for 2/3 weeks. Pain scale i would say a 3/4 its for a nagging slight burning feeling opposed to pain. Ot seems like when i strech it , it feels better or when i apply pressure. I am panincing of cancer/ this isy go to concern worh any pain.
In the past year i havw had
A upper gi and swallow study
A physical
Skin physical
Breast ultrasound
Laronscopy (spelling)
Seen an ent for reflux issues (all better now )
It is only in my right arm
What could this be? I will be calling thw doctor as i am freakig out now
Brief Answer:
You do not have to be worry about cancer.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXX,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
In my opinion You may suffer from the carpal tunnel syndrome which occurs when nerve in your wrist is compressed.
Usually starts with pain in your thumb, index and middle fingers. It comes and goes. You may also feel discomfort in your wrist and hand.
Please note that the carpal tunnel syndrome should be treated as early as possible after you start feeling pain.
The second possibility of your symptoms is cervical spondylosis.
Common symptom is pain around the shoulder. Also pain along the arm and in the fingers may occur.
I would order for base line:
1. neck X-ray
2. an electromyography (EMG) which is used to confirm the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Your local doctors will know about this tests.
Also You do not have to be worry about cancer because symptoms described by you are not the symptoms of cancer.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
You do not have to be worry about cancer.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXX,
I had gone through your question and understand your concerns.
In my opinion You may suffer from the carpal tunnel syndrome which occurs when nerve in your wrist is compressed.
Usually starts with pain in your thumb, index and middle fingers. It comes and goes. You may also feel discomfort in your wrist and hand.
Please note that the carpal tunnel syndrome should be treated as early as possible after you start feeling pain.
The second possibility of your symptoms is cervical spondylosis.
Common symptom is pain around the shoulder. Also pain along the arm and in the fingers may occur.
I would order for base line:
1. neck X-ray
2. an electromyography (EMG) which is used to confirm the diagnosis of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Your local doctors will know about this tests.
Also You do not have to be worry about cancer because symptoms described by you are not the symptoms of cancer.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Hello, thank you for your response. Question is, does carpal tunnel affect your whole arm? While reading online it says it only goes up to the elbow. I get the discomfort through the entire arm
Brief Answer:
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
Yes, pain often affects the hand and the forearm, but also can run up to the shoulder.
Thank You.
Yes.
Detailed Answer:
Yes, pain often affects the hand and the forearm, but also can run up to the shoulder.
Thank You.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Oh okay but in your opinion this foes not resemblebone cancer or anything such?
Brief Answer:
you do not have to be worried..
Detailed Answer:
You do not have to be concerned about cancer. Your symptoms are not the signs of bone cancer or anything like that. Relax yourself and concentrate on the more likely possibilities, like possible carpal tunnel.
Take care.
you do not have to be worried..
Detailed Answer:
You do not have to be concerned about cancer. Your symptoms are not the signs of bone cancer or anything like that. Relax yourself and concentrate on the more likely possibilities, like possible carpal tunnel.
Take care.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
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