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De Quervain s Tenosynovitis!

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Dr. Radhika AmulrajAcupuncturist • 18 Years Exp.MD - Acupuncture, Diploma In Accupuncture, Advanced Diploma In Accupuncture

Treatment of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis

Homeopathic Treatment of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
Psychotherapy Treatment of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
Conventional / Allopathic Treatment of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
Surgical Treatment of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
Dietary & Herbal Treatment of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
Other Treatment of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
What is De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
Symptoms of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
Causes of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
Risk factors of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
Complications of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
Lab Investigations and Diagnosis of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
Precautions & Prevention of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
Treatment of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis 

Homeopathic Treatment of De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis

Homeopathy treats the person as a whole. Treatment is constitutional. It means that homeopathic treatment focuses on the patient as a person, as well as his pathological condition. It balances the energy system, improves immunity and body functions. It naturally cures the root cause of disorder. Some common homeopathic medicines for De Quervain’s Tenosynovitis are:

Ruta
Phyto
Rhodo
Rhus Tox
Caust
Silicea 

Acupuncture & Acupressure Treatment of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis

For the treatment of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis, needles would be placed on the wrist as well as other areas of the body to stimulate blood and qi flow and relax and nourish the tendons. As the liver is responsible for nourishing the tendons with blood and qi, points on the liver meridian and its paired organ meridian, the gallbladder, would also be needled.

Surgical Treatment of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis

Surgery involves a procedure in which your doctor inspects the sheath surrounding the involved tendon or tendons, and then opens the sheath to release the pressure and restore free tendon gliding.

Other Treatment of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis

Apply ice to the affected area
Do strengthening exercises for your thumb and hand musculature
What is De Quervain’s tenosynovitis

De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is a painful inflammation of the tendons on the thumb side of your wrist. These tendons are encased in sheaths, or sleeves, through which the tendons slide.

Symptoms of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis

Swelling near the base of your thumb
Pain when moving the thumb away from the hand
A fluid-filled cyst in the same region as the swelling and pain
Difficulties with activities requiring a firm grip
A “sticking” or “stop-and-go” sensation in your thumb when trying to move it
A squeaking sound as the tendons tries to move back and forth through the inflamed sheaths

Causes of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis

Chronic overuse of your wrist
Direct injury to your wrist or tendon; scar tissue can restrict movement of the tendons
Inflammatory arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis

Risk factors of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis

Being female
Age between 30 to 50
Complications of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis

Severe pain
Less strength and flexibility in your hand
Range of motion may be severely restricted 
Diagnosis of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis

De Quervain’s tenosynovitis is diagnosed based on the typical appearance, location of pain, and tenderness of the affected wrist. In a Finkelstein test, you bend your thumb across the palm of your hand and bend your fingers down over your thumb. Then you bend your wrist toward your little finger. If this causes pain on the thumb side of your wrist, the test is considered positive.

Precautions & Prevention of De Quervain’s tenosynovitis

Avoid excessive movements such as hand and wrist twisting, pinching and forceful gripping

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