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What Causes Painful Lump At The Base Of Thumb?

I went to see my family doctor because I thought I had arthritis in my left hand, specifically, my thumb. There is small lump at the base of my thumb, it is painful. I have difficulty grasping things, it is painful when I pull my thumb back slightly and sometimes it pops at the first knuckle when bend it. Is that arthritis?
Tue, 29 Dec 2015
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if it is only on your thumb and if you are having symptoms recently arthritis is unlikely,thumb base won't be affected alone in common.the pain may be an acute(simple/recent) condition which is treatable,so you need to get an xray and meet an othopedician once to look over your condition,no need to worry.it could be ganglion too ,which is treatable .
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What Causes Painful Lump At The Base Of Thumb?

if it is only on your thumb and if you are having symptoms recently arthritis is unlikely,thumb base won t be affected alone in common.the pain may be an acute(simple/recent) condition which is treatable,so you need to get an xray and meet an othopedician once to look over your condition,no need to worry.it could be ganglion too ,which is treatable .