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What Causes Painful Wrist And Thumb With A Painful Lump On Elbow?

I have pain in right wrist towards thumb and a round lump and pain in right elbow which seems like tendonitis. I have pain in right leg and right side of head up to right jaw and right eye. It seems like a string stretched too tight on the right side of my body what is going on with me and who is the specialist I should see
Thu, 12 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have painful wrist and thumb with a painful lump on elbow . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like giant cell tumour , lipoma , fibroma , neuroma , various and localize infection . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to your hand , give your hand proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Consult general surgeon for proper diagnosis . Doctor will examine physically by checking tenderness and consistency along with x-ray and CT scan . Apply warm compresses on wrist . Doctor may give cut under local anesthesia to drain it , prescribe antibiotics along with anti inflammatory or doctor may remove it surgically if necessary .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwar
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What Causes Painful Wrist And Thumb With A Painful Lump On Elbow?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have painful wrist and thumb with a painful lump on elbow . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like giant cell tumour , lipoma , fibroma , neuroma , various and localize infection . I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to your hand , give your hand proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Consult general surgeon for proper diagnosis . Doctor will examine physically by checking tenderness and consistency along with x-ray and CT scan . Apply warm compresses on wrist . Doctor may give cut under local anesthesia to drain it , prescribe antibiotics along with anti inflammatory or doctor may remove it surgically if necessary . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwar