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What Causes Soreness On The Thumb?
about two weeks ago I noticed my thumb sore whenever I had to bend it. Now it s more than a week and it seems to be swelling and still sore at the joint whenever I press that area. Would you have any idea as to what it could be. I don t remember injuring it in anyway.
Fri, 28 Jul 2017
Hello and welcome to HCM.
It seems like you have got finger space infection of thumb.
If I were your treating doctor,I recommend,
-Antibiotics like ciprofloxacin/cephalexin for 5 days along with analgesics like diclofenac or ibuprofen.
-Soaking thumb in warm water frequently.
-Can apply locally antibiotic ointment like soframycin.
-In case the symptoms persists beyond 3 days or worsen or if there is formation of pus,visit to surgeon for further minor surgical procedures.
hope this information helps.
Thanks
It seems like you have got finger space infection of thumb.
If I were your treating doctor,I recommend,
-Antibiotics like ciprofloxacin/cephalexin for 5 days along with analgesics like diclofenac or ibuprofen.
-Soaking thumb in warm water frequently.
-Can apply locally antibiotic ointment like soframycin.
-In case the symptoms persists beyond 3 days or worsen or if there is formation of pus,visit to surgeon for further minor surgical procedures.
hope this information helps.
Thanks
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