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How to get rid of pain in the thumb due to excess straining?
Query: Hi doctor, I would like to ask for your advice about the pain at the base of my right thumb. I suspect this is the result of what I did back before two months, I always squeeze a lemon fruit using my hands. This pain started last month and still continues to this day. I feel pain when I stretch open... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I totally understand that you are suffering from first metacarpophalangeal joint arthritis. This condition occurs when you involve in repeated twisting motion of the thumb. This is partly confirmed by the vague bulge at the joint region. I would suggest you to get an x-... Read Full »
Please suggest alternative treatments for chronic pain and hives.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 33-year-old female, 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing 148 pounds. I have been dealing with chronic pain and recurrent hives for an extended period, exhausting all allopathic approaches without relief. I am considering exploring alternative methods like acupuncture and tradit... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. Actually, it is very important to make a proper diagnosis first, and then we can start treatment accordingly. Given your prolonged pain and recurring hives, it could be related to conditions like arthritis or autoim... Read Full »
I have pain on the upper part of my left thumb that aggravates with work. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor,I have pain in the upper side of the thumb of the left-hand which increases with more work.Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am welcoming you to icliniq with a loving heart and with confidence that I will be able to help you with your medical issues better. I understand your concern. I suggest you to take the following instructions mentioned below. This pain required the following medications. Take the tablet... Read Full »
I need your opinion about the need for surgery for a thumb injury.
Query: Hi doctor,A basketball hit my mother's left thumb and there is a regular pain for the last two years. The skin becomes harder in that area. Also, that arm becomes thinner as compared to the other arm. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. When was the basketball injury and how was it treated immediately? Was there any x-ray or doctor visit at that time? If so, kindly send them. The two recent x-rays (attachment removed to protect patient identity) seem to suggest first carpometacarpal joint arthritis... Read Full »
I have a recurring injury in the thumb of my dominant hand. Which is better, ice or heat?
Query: Hello doctor, I have a recurring injury in the thumb of my dominant hand that originated from putting on a wet suit last year. Since then, I had periods without pain and with pain. Today, I was moving a desk, which seemed worse than ever. I have tried ice, but the pain shoots up to my elbow, affecti... Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Thank you for stopping by! I am here to provide expert opinions on your medical issues. You have a thumb injury, as per history. It might be a ligament sprain or a fracture depending on the pain severity and swelling. Your thumb might need immobilization by splint cast or bandage. Take rest... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am 31 years old and have had pain in the right side of my neck, jaw, and cheek for years. When I was 18 years old I suffered mouth pain and was advised that I needed my wisdom teeth removed. I had a cyst on my right side, but the doctor who removed my wisdom teeth said it had been t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read the query, and I can understand your concern. Your ailment could be due to TMJ (temporomandibular joint), muscle, nerve, or systemic issues. You need a general body checkup by a physician first to rule out any systemic problem like excessive calcium deposit... Read Full »