my son can dislocate his thumb fairly easily, and it usually goes right back into the socket with a minute or 2. is this something i should take him to the doctor for?
2007-10-11 08:12:38 · 15 answers · asked by jessie s 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Hello Jessie,
Might be a good idea!
I don't really want to put a downer on you but what if no one knows of this, you could get into trouble, at a later date, for harming him!
Such silly things happen these days, you have to be aware of all the possible consequences!
Hope you see where I'm coming from?
Pamela :-)
2007-10-11 08:21:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have a doctor that you normally see for your child, I would call and see if you can leave a message for the doctor or nurse incase it is not a big deal. At the pediatrician I worked for for 2 years, we would take nurse calls for existing patients incase they were unsure of if they needed to make an appointment. I would definitely just call up there and see what they think because they see those kinds of things everyday.
2007-10-11 08:16:55 · answer #2 · answered by caseyisverycute 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally I would, but thats just me. We all know it can't hurt by seeing a Dr. But I know many people do have this same thing with their thumbs, and so on. It's not causing him any pain??? Given his age, I'd take him and make sure theres nothing that needs to be done, I'd hate to see him do it, and cause him pain, or problems later on given he's growing and still developing greatly. Best wishes...
2007-10-11 08:16:49 · answer #3 · answered by firefly_eyes75 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't think it's anything to worry about but I'd probably take him just to be safe. Many people can dislocate different joints with no problems.
2007-10-11 08:15:49 · answer #4 · answered by crys w 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I wouldnt worry too much, as long as it goes back in easily. Hopefully he isnt doing it on purpose. There wont be anything that can be done about it. Sometimes this happens in kids. You could go just to find out how to put it back in yourself, as you say it usually goes back in i assume you mean on its own.
2007-10-11 08:18:07 · answer #5 · answered by dmh 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Definately.
2007-10-11 08:15:26 · answer #6 · answered by Swabbie 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not if it doesn't hurt. Not if he is doing it purposely.
If he is doing it as a nusance try having him wear mittons or gloves.
It sounds like something that will cause artheritis in later life.
You should make him stop.
2007-10-11 08:19:09 · answer #7 · answered by superbill3 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes you should if hes not even that hurt you should take him to the doctor because you can at least find out what is wrong...
2007-10-11 08:15:30 · answer #8 · answered by ┼ Food ● Sama ┼ 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yeah I suggest getting it checked out. I dont think it's urgent or anything - but it could be a problem.
good luck
2007-10-11 08:15:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
he might have two joints like me. I can do that with both of my thumbs. And my niece can do it with her elbos, now thats just freeky.
2007-10-11 08:15:51 · answer #10 · answered by Jamin 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋