If you experience pain in the flesh under your thumb, avoid pressing or rubbing it further, or else the internal injury may worsen. If the pain is caused by an infection, continuing to press it can easily spread the infection. If the pain in your thumb is new or if there is pain, redness, and warmth in the skin surface, you can use a cold compress to alleviate the pain. If the pain does not improve, it is recommended to switch to a hot compress.
1. If you experience pain in the flesh of your thumb, you can apply Voltaren Emulgel to the painful area and gently massage it. However, avoid applying it if there is an open wound in that area, and instead use iodophor.
2. It is recommended to rest your thumb, reduce activity, avoid carrying heavy objects, and relax the muscles to allow the inflammation to subside and self-repair. Meanwhile, apply anti-inflammatory and analgesic ointments or patches, take oral anti-inflammatory and analgesic medication, use hot compresses to improve local conditions, and undergo physical therapy treatments such as electrotherapy and microwave therapy. Generally, these treatments will gradually alleviate the symptoms.
3. After following these methods, observe for 2-3 days, during which time use bandages or adhesive tape to stabilize and protect the area. If the symptoms do not improve significantly during this period, consult a doctor in the orthopedic department promptly.
