Why Does My Thumb Really Hurt?
Pain in Your Thumb Could Be a Sign of Injury, Overuse, or Arthritis. Treatment for Mild Pain Usually Involves at-Home Care and Painkillers. in Some Cases...
Pain in your thumb could be a sign of injury, overuse, or arthritis. Treatment for mild pain usually involves at-home care and painkillers. In some cases, though, persistent thumb pain may be a sign of an underlying condition or an injury that needs more invasive treatments, such as injections and surgery.
How do I get my thumb to stop hurting?
- Rest: Support the thumb and rest it for as long as possible.
- Ice: Apply an ice pack wrapped in a cloth for about 10 minutes every hour for the first day.
- Compress: Wear an elastic (ACE) bandage to reduce swelling.
- Elevate: Keep the hand raised above heart level to reduce swelling and pain.
Why does my thumb all of a sudden hurt?
There are many potential causes for thumb pain, but the three most common conditions that tend to develop are 1) arthritis, 2) trigger thumb, and 3) de Quervain tenosynovitis. The location of the pain and symptoms can help determine the exact cause of your pain and what your best treatment option may be.
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