At the second joint in my thumb where it joins with the metacarpal I have a large bump where it looks like a bone is popping out but I can still move my thumb with a minimal amount of pain, however to touch or move my thumb in certain ways is very painful... what could be wrong? and what could be protruding from my skin?
2007-01-08 07:05:44 · 4 answers · asked by Brittanee04 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
It's either dislocated or broken. See your doctor, most likely dislocated. That's the end of a bone protruding. The doctor will pull it back into place.
2007-01-08 07:14:39 · answer #1 · answered by Crash 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be a large arthritic growth of bone but sounds more like a dislocation . At any rate ,you need an examination.
2007-01-08 15:45:47 · answer #2 · answered by alanbp 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you have a ganglion cyst. this is a sac of fluid that forms between the joints of bones, most common in hands and wrists. i have one on the top of my foot. i went to the the doctor and she said that there is nothing that can be done and it usually clears up on its own. mine only hurts when i wear sneakers or shoes that rub, if your hurts to the touch, go to the doctor
2007-01-08 15:16:33 · answer #3 · answered by Peachy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like it could also be a bone spur.
2007-01-08 15:17:35 · answer #4 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋