left hands thumb have pain and swallow

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Treatment of thumb pain and swelling

It is common complaint due to many factors and causes. Treatment is by the following

• At first, take analgesic like ibuprofen 400 mg as needed to relieve pain.
• Apply ice packs on your pain area.
• Apply topical analgesic cream like FAST RELIEVE GEL twice daily to relieve pain.
• Seek a medical help to be examined by an orthopedic for clinical examination and proper diagnosis.

Causes of thumb pain and swelling

There are many causes like

• Ostheoarthritis of joint
• Arthritis
• Fracture
• Osteoporosis
• Infections
• Others

Investigations to do

You can do the following

• CBC
• ESR
• CRP
• X ray

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