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How Can Pain In The Thumb Due To An Injury Be Treated?

I had a heavy part of a meat grinder hit my thumb, between the nail and 1st knuckle, its been 1 1/2 weeks. I can move my thumb but it does hurt when i do. Also, tingles and pain has moved through the whole thumb and now into the hand. Grasping hurts but I can do it.
Thu, 11 Aug 2016
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1.Avoid doing work with the injured thumb and give rest to the thumb.
2.Had pain killer tablet like diclofenac sodium twice a day after food this make u to feel better.
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How Can Pain In The Thumb Due To An Injury Be Treated?

Hello thanks for consulting 1.Avoid doing work with the injured thumb and give rest to the thumb. 2.Had pain killer tablet like diclofenac sodium twice a day after food this make u to feel better.