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What Causes Constant Joint Pain In The Thumb?

Hello, I have been experiencing constant pain in the top joint of my right thumb for just over 2 weeks now. An X-ray did not show any bone damage but, i have to firmly bandage the thumb up to prevent the top joint from popping every time a bend occured and, this is very painful! Do you have any idea what has caused this please, I have not incurred any fall or known physical injury? Thank you.
Mon, 7 Apr 2014
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There are so many causes of pain in thumb like quervain's tendinitis,Arterial ischemia,Rheumatoid arthritis,Osteoarthritis,Vascular disease,Brachial plexus neuralgia,You should consult Orthopaedic doctor doctor and Physiotherapist.They will advice you to do splinting which is helpful to reduce pain,hot or ice packs to reduce pain and swelling,ibuprofen or corticosteroid injection and exercise of joint for 3 to 4 weeks daily.
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What Causes Constant Joint Pain In The Thumb?

There are so many causes of pain in thumb like quervain s tendinitis,Arterial ischemia,Rheumatoid arthritis,Osteoarthritis,Vascular disease,Brachial plexus neuralgia,You should consult Orthopaedic doctor doctor and Physiotherapist.They will advice you to do splinting which is helpful to reduce pain,hot or ice packs to reduce pain and swelling,ibuprofen or corticosteroid injection and exercise of joint for 3 to 4 weeks daily.