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Posted on Mon, 22 Jun 2015
Question: Yes, I have joint swelling and trigger finger on my small fingers on both hands. I is worse in the morning after sleeping. It seems to be moving into the adjacent fingers. What could this be? Arthritis?
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
yes can be due to rheumatoid arthritis

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
swelling in fingers can be due to rheumatoid arthritis.
I will advise you clinical examination and blood investigation like CBC, ESR, CRP.RA TEST, ACCP.
Another common possibility can be due to carpal tunnel syndrome.
clinical examination and MRI will help in diagnosis.
Neurotropic medication like pregabalin and methylcobalamine can be started consulting your doctor.
Physiotherapy and exercises are important.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Suggest Treatment For Swelling In Fingers

Brief Answer: yes can be due to rheumatoid arthritis Detailed Answer: Hello I have read your query. swelling in fingers can be due to rheumatoid arthritis. I will advise you clinical examination and blood investigation like CBC, ESR, CRP.RA TEST, ACCP. Another common possibility can be due to carpal tunnel syndrome. clinical examination and MRI will help in diagnosis. Neurotropic medication like pregabalin and methylcobalamine can be started consulting your doctor. Physiotherapy and exercises are important. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.