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What Causes Soreness, Pain At Lowest Joint On Thumbs, Base Of Hands?

Hello, my name is Ollis. I have worked at General Motors for nineteen years in production. I have soreness and pain at the lowest joint on both thumbs, at the base of my hands. It hurts to grab and hold anything, even when I hit my hand against something. Also, the harder I squeeze using my hands, while specifically applying pressure on the thumbs, the pain increases. For example, It is painful to give a good handshake because it is necessary for the thumbs to engage. I am forty four years old and I am looking for a doctor who can help me fix my issue.
Mon, 7 Nov 2016
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hi
Base of thumb pain maybe due to ensuing arthritis..fir this x-ray or an MRI may be done to diagnose.consult a hand surgeon
Meanwhile do hot fomentation ,apply voltage gel and advil tabs twice a day after meals for 5 days.
Wear a thumb splint .
Consult orthopaedic surgeon or hand surgeon fir further opinion and management
Thanks
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What Causes Soreness, Pain At Lowest Joint On Thumbs, Base Of Hands?

Hi Base of thumb pain maybe due to ensuing arthritis..fir this x-ray or an MRI may be done to diagnose.consult a hand surgeon Meanwhile do hot fomentation ,apply voltage gel and advil tabs twice a day after meals for 5 days. Wear a thumb splint . Consult orthopaedic surgeon or hand surgeon fir further opinion and management Thanks