Musculoskeletal
De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
Painful tendons at the base of the thumb.
Overview
Painful tendons at the base of the thumb.
Also known as: de quervains, dequervains
In-depth guidance
A structured clinical overview of De Quervain's Tenosynovitis — symptoms, red flags, causes, and care pathways — is being prepared by our clinical reviewers. In the meantime:
⚠ When to seek urgent care
Sudden severe symptoms, breathing difficulty, chest pain, confusion, fainting, severe bleeding, or any rapidly worsening illness need urgent assessment. Call your local emergency number.