Pain is the first and most common symptom of thumb arthritis. Pain can occur at the base of your thumb when you grip, grasp or pinch an object, or use your thumb to apply force. Other signs and symptoms might include:  Swelling, stiffness and tenderness at the base of your thumb Decreased strength when pinching or grasping objects Decreased range of motion Enlarged or bony appearance of the joint at the base of your thumb 
pain first common symptom thumb arthritis  pain can occur base thumb grip  grasp pinch object  thumb apply force  signs symptoms include:  swelling  stiffness tenderness base thumb decreased strength pinching grasping objects decreased range motion enlarged bony appearance joint base thumb 
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