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What Is The Treatment For Thumb Swelling?
Hi,
My thumb on my left hand has been hurting for a couple of days. The right side of it is swollen, it hurts when I put pressure on it, also it hurts when I touch. It is red and I'm kind of freaked out, because it came out of nowhere, I hope you can help me.
My thumb on my left hand has been hurting for a couple of days. The right side of it is swollen, it hurts when I put pressure on it, also it hurts when I touch. It is red and I'm kind of freaked out, because it came out of nowhere, I hope you can help me.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hello,
If it is red, hot and swollen then you should see a doctor. It could be an infection and you may need antibiotics. Finger infections can be painful and spread rapidly. If it is not red and hot it may just be a sprain. Warm compresses and time should take care of a sprain.
Regards
If it is red, hot and swollen then you should see a doctor. It could be an infection and you may need antibiotics. Finger infections can be painful and spread rapidly. If it is not red and hot it may just be a sprain. Warm compresses and time should take care of a sprain.
Regards
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