chronic hand pain
my pain is at the base of my thumb in the fatty tissue there. It very acky especially to touch, the veins in this part of my hands appear to swell as it flares up. any thoughts
What you describe could be the symptoms of inflammation in the base joint of the thumb. I would recommend you make an appointment to see your doctor as soon as possible to get it checked out - there are many possible causes of such pain or inflammation (if indeed it is inflammation) and it's best to get it checked out by a medical professional. Until you see your doctor, to get temporary relief, take ibuprofen and try applying an ice pack to the area that's hurting - if you don't have an ice pack, get a bag of frozen peas, wrap it in a dish towel and place it on your thumb. If that doesn't work, try heat - some people react better to ice, some react better to ice.
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