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Suggest Treatment For Thumb And Joints Pain

I have painful thumbs. All of the joints are painful. I find it difficult to write and do almost anything without pain. I am a piano instructor, so I would be hesitant to do anything that would compromise use of my fingers. What options are available?
Wed, 4 Dec 2019
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Hello,

It may be due to several causes.

For further assessment you may require X Ray and relevant blood tests after orthopedician consultation.

For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen

Continue regular physical therapy

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shyam Kale
Family and general physician
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Suggest Treatment For Thumb And Joints Pain

Hello, It may be due to several causes. For further assessment you may require X Ray and relevant blood tests after orthopedician consultation. For pain you can take tablet acetaminophen Continue regular physical therapy Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shyam Kale Family and general physician