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How Can swelling And Redness In The Thumb Be Treated?
My right thumb has gotten increasingly swollen, red but with no cut, bruising. It is sore to the touch, red and hot on my thumb pad. Spider bite? Hold it down below heart it throbs hope it over my heart a little better. Put ice on it not sure it is doing my thing.
Wed, 12 Apr 2017
Hi welcome to the health care magic.
Your thumb has been swollen and for that following are etiological possibility ..
-Insect bite
-Trauma
-Overuse of thumb
-Arthritis of thumb joint or inflammation
-Fracture
-Tendinitis or bursitis etc..
According to cause specific treatment plan decided
Investigate with local x ray and ESR investigation
If fracture detected than splint has to be applied
For reducing inflammation and pain ibuprofen 200 mg prescribed for five days ..Apply cold compress
Consult orthopedic surgeon with keeping all this in mind
Take care
Your thumb has been swollen and for that following are etiological possibility ..
-Insect bite
-Trauma
-Overuse of thumb
-Arthritis of thumb joint or inflammation
-Fracture
-Tendinitis or bursitis etc..
According to cause specific treatment plan decided
Investigate with local x ray and ESR investigation
If fracture detected than splint has to be applied
For reducing inflammation and pain ibuprofen 200 mg prescribed for five days ..Apply cold compress
Consult orthopedic surgeon with keeping all this in mind
Take care
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