Medically reviewed by Oluseun Olufade, MD Key Takeaways Thumb numbness can be caused by a pinched nerve or diseases that harm the protective coating of nerves.Carpal tunnel syndrome is a common cause ...

It can be alarming to lose feeling in any part of your body. But losing feeling in one or both of your thumbs might seem especially odd. Thumbs help us hold cups, open bottles, and type on our ...

Pain in your thumb and wrist may develop from arthritis, de Quervain tenosynovitis, injuries, and other causes. Joint pain in your wrist and thumb are two common symptoms of many conditions, such as ...

It’s common for patients to come see you if they are experiencing escalating nerve pain in their wrist and hand. This pain can interfere with daily tasks and may become a barrier to their job. When a ...

Bowler's thumb is a rare traumatic neuropathy that affects the ulnar digital nerve underneath the soft tissue of the thumb. While practicing, the bowling thumbhole of the ball creates a repetitive ...

Bowler’s thumb is a rare, neuropathic disease caused by long-term pressure on the ulnar digital nerve of the thumb. It can be relieved through resting the affected hand and taking analgesic ...

A woman in her mid-40s presents to the hospital with right thumb pain that has been present for the past 3 to 4 days. The pain has been progressively getting worse and is “especially worse today.” She ...

NEW HAVEN, CT (WFSB) - If your thumbs feel stiff or sore, doctors say your smartphone could be to blame. Excessive texting, scrolling, or gaming may lead to overuse injuries, including a painful ...