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What Does Pain In The Lower Abdomen And Thumb Joints Indicate?

I ve had lower back pain same area of fusion 10 years ago by a reputable neurosurgeon when weather is wet. Started about a month ago. In the past two weeks I ve experienced pain in both thumb joints at the hand. Equal pain in each and painful to shake hands or lift using full grip. Is this arthritis?
Wed, 2 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I would like to tell you that the pain in your lower back can be a result of disk prolapse and needs to be assessed again by a neurosurgeon. He may advise an MRI to check the current condition of your spine.

The pain in your thumb joints can be a result of arthritis. It has to be determined whether it is osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. For that, you have to get a few blood tests done like RA factor and ESR along with an x-ray of the hand.

You should consult an orthopaedician for the same. Meanwhile you can take an over-the-counter painkiller like advil to relieve the pain and inflammation.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nazma Amman
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What Does Pain In The Lower Abdomen And Thumb Joints Indicate?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would like to tell you that the pain in your lower back can be a result of disk prolapse and needs to be assessed again by a neurosurgeon. He may advise an MRI to check the current condition of your spine. The pain in your thumb joints can be a result of arthritis. It has to be determined whether it is osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis. For that, you have to get a few blood tests done like RA factor and ESR along with an x-ray of the hand. You should consult an orthopaedician for the same. Meanwhile you can take an over-the-counter painkiller like advil to relieve the pain and inflammation. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nazma Amman