Hi doctor, i have a pain in my right hand thumb...

What is the treatment for pain and swelling of the thumb?
Treatment depends on the reason. Therefore, you should visit a doctor to make an x-ray to make sure there are no fractures that are treated by applying a splint to the finger. Until then, we advise you to put cold water packs on the place of swelling, and use a pain reliever such as a trufen 600 mg  twice a day. In the event that infections are found on the finger, treatment with antibiotic Augmentin 500mg, three times a day for 7 days. In the event that the cause is a bloody or pus buildup, the patient undergoes a minor surgery to incubate the bloody aggregation

How is the cause of thumb pain and swelling diagnosed?
Through the medical examination and the work of an x-ray image of the finger to ensure that there are no fractures, a comprehensive blood analysis to observe the rise of white blood cells that indicate the presence of inflammation, and the work of an ESR, CRP analysis that rises in cases of arthritis

What are the most important causes of pain and swelling of the thumb?

• Direct injuries and fractures
• Arthritis
• Rheumatoid diseases
• blood clustering
• pus pool

What are the symptoms?
Pain and swelling of the index finger are accompanied by difficulty in moving the finger and redness

What do we recommend?
Follow the previous medical instructions and visit an orthopedic doctor if the problem persists