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What Does Swelling In The Thumb Joint Indicate?

The joint in my left hand thumb is swollen as if I hit it with a hamer. It has been that way for two weeks and I donot remember hurting it. I have the beginning of arthritis in one finger of the same hand. Is there anything I might do to reduce the swelling and may be inflammation ?
Fri, 4 May 2018
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Hello,

The swelling in the thumb indicates inflammatory swelling from arthritis.
Primary relief with - ice application & anti-inflammatory medicines.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Purva Patel
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What Does Swelling In The Thumb Joint Indicate?

Hello, The swelling in the thumb indicates inflammatory swelling from arthritis. Primary relief with - ice application & anti-inflammatory medicines. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Purva Patel