What Causes Small Bump On Thumb After Injury?

Posted on Fri, 18 Jul 2014

Question: Hi I hit the side of my thumb on the door knob on Sunday and now I found a small bump on the side where a hit it looks like a small cyst. And my thumb feels like it has to crack. It's kind of stiff but I can still move it.

Answered by Dr. M Y Shareef (43 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Might need a orthopedic surgeon's opinion.

Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXXX ! Good morning. I am Dr Shareef answering your query.

I were your doctor, after a physical examination of your thumb would advise you for an anti inflammatory drug and a serrato peptidase presuming the lesion to be a small hematoma (collection of blood) as a result of the injury. A small pressure bandage along with a sling to keep the limb elevatd might also help in getting it contained.

However, if the swelling persists along with restriction in the movements of your thumb, then I would not hesitate in referring you to an orthopedic surgeon who might advise you for an x ray of the part to rule out any hair line fracture. Further management would depend on the report of the x ray and might entail incorporation of a physiotherapist as well.

I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts.

Thanks for choosing health care magic to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Dr Shareef.

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