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Question: I have an inflamed second knuckle in my right index finger , what could be causing that ? . I am a fairly healthy adult male 67 years old. i have asthma and high blood pressure and do take meds for those conditionsgi
Brief Answer:
Osteoarthritis or Gout
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
It could be due to arthritis of the knuckle joint. Causes could be Osteoarthritis, Gout etc.
Apply hot packs to the affected region. Take Tablet Ibuprofen 400mg twice a day after meals and Tablet Rabeprazole twice a day before meals for 5 days. Physiotherapy for strengthening the muscles around the joint is important.
Get tested for Serum Uric acid and also upload an X-ray of your joint.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Osteoarthritis or Gout
Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for the query.
It could be due to arthritis of the knuckle joint. Causes could be Osteoarthritis, Gout etc.
Apply hot packs to the affected region. Take Tablet Ibuprofen 400mg twice a day after meals and Tablet Rabeprazole twice a day before meals for 5 days. Physiotherapy for strengthening the muscles around the joint is important.
Get tested for Serum Uric acid and also upload an X-ray of your joint.
I hope I have answered your query.
I will be available to answer your follow up queries.
Regards,
Dr. Aashish Raghu
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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