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Have Thumb Pain When Bending Forward. Numbness. Could You Help?

it my thumb , it not been huting at all, well not until now, at 12 o clock i went to do dome film for my coursework and i only used my right hsand to press and move the camera, when i stopped filming and went to get my dinner, i tried to move my left thumb, but when i bend it forward it hurts, all my left fingers are ok just the left thumb, could you help me please
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Hello.
Thanks for writing to us.
The pain in the finger, is likely to be due to inflammation in the area. Doing a hot fomentation and taking a mild pain killer will help[ you in decreasing the pain. In case the pain persists then consult an orthopedician for a physical examination.
I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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Dr. Praveen Tayal
drtayal72@gmail.com
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Have Thumb Pain When Bending Forward. Numbness. Could You Help?

Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The pain in the finger, is likely to be due to inflammation in the area. Doing a hot fomentation and taking a mild pain killer will help[ you in decreasing the pain. In case the pain persists then consult an orthopedician for a physical examination. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. You can consult me again directly through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com