Thumb pain can occur due to various reasons, including repetitive movements, injury, and systemic inflammatory diseases. Some common causes of thumb pain include:
- Trigger thumb: This condition involves a tendon in the thumb that becomes inflamed and gets stuck, causing a snapping or clicking sensation when the thumb is moved.
- Arthritis: This condition causes pain, stiffness, and swelling in the joints, including the thumb joint.
- Tendonitis: This condition involves inflammation of the tendons in the thumb, which can cause pain and stiffness.
- Carpal tunnel syndrome: This condition involves pressure on the median nerve in the wrist, causing numbness, tingling, and pain in the thumb and other fingers.
- Skier's thumb: This injury involves a sprain or tear of the ulnar collateral ligament (UCL) at the base of the thumb.
It's important to consult a doctor for proper diagnosis and treatment. Treatment options may include rest, ice, compression, elevation (RICE), pain medication, physical therapy, or surgery.
