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doctor refusing to take me seriously
My doctor keeps diagnosing me with de quervains but i do not believe that this is what is causing my pain and discomfort as it has been on going for well over a year. Could there be any other possible causes of severe pain in and around my right thumb joint?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hello!
Get an X-ray done and rule out bony injuries and get an MRI to diagnose any soft tissue injuries.
de Quervain's disease is a painful inflammation of a tendon attached to your thumb. You can have pain when you are moving your thumb away from your hand and you can have difficulty with activities requiring a firm grip and twisting of your hand. This pain typically occurs at the base of your thumb and the radial side (same side as the thumb) of your forearm.
If you do not have these symptoms then follow up with an orthopedician for a second opinion and for a proper diagnosis.
Take care!
Get an X-ray done and rule out bony injuries and get an MRI to diagnose any soft tissue injuries.
de Quervain's disease is a painful inflammation of a tendon attached to your thumb. You can have pain when you are moving your thumb away from your hand and you can have difficulty with activities requiring a firm grip and twisting of your hand. This pain typically occurs at the base of your thumb and the radial side (same side as the thumb) of your forearm.
If you do not have these symptoms then follow up with an orthopedician for a second opinion and for a proper diagnosis.
Take care!
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