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Swelling and pain in thumb
Hi Doctor, I'm having swelling and pain in my right hand thumb. It's been two days now but was feeling light pain from many days so I did not take seriously. Last 2 days swelling increased and swelling too. Thanks doctor.
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Any other joint pain involved ?
How much is the pain? Any associated redness ?
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Dr. Aseem Goyal
Ortho surgeon
15 yrs exp
Chandigarh
Get following tests done x-ray of the affected area, CBC with esr, crp
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start augmentin 1 GM twice daily and tab lyser d twice daily for 5 days
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Dr. Amitabh Gupta
Spine Surgeon
26 yrs exp
Delhi
Take painkillers for few days and rest to thumb.
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