What is de Quervain syndrome?
De Quervain syndrome, also known as radial styloid tenosynovitis, occurs when the tendons that move the thumb outward (away from the index finger) become painful and swollen (tenosynovitis), most commonly from the irritation caused by repetitive gripping and twisting motions.
How do members experience de Quervain syndrome?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with de Quervain syndrome*
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Top treatments taken by people for de Quervain syndrome*
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Who has de Quervain syndrome on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 5 | |
| 30s | 12 | |
| 40s | 27 | |
| 50s | 35 | |
| 60s | 32 | |
| 70+ | 9 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 17 | |
| Female | 101 |
Talk to people with de Quervain syndrome
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