Health Tip: Recognizing Arthritis in the Thumb

Here's a list of possible symptoms

March 25, 2009 RSS Feed Print

(HealthDay News) -- Arthritis in the thumb can cause pain and discomfort, making everyday activities difficult.

The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons lists these common symptoms of arthritis in the thumb joint:

Reduced ability to move the thumb.
Soreness and swelling at the thumb base.
Weakness or pain in the thumb, particularly when trying to grasp or pinch objects.
Pain after moving or using the thumb for a long period.
A large bump at the site of the thumb joint, or a thumb that looks like the joint is out of place.