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Suggest Treatment For Swollen And Painful Middle Finger
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I have been experiencing unexplained pain in my middle finger in my left hand. The top part of my finger was randomly feeling sore and began to swell up within a few hours. I have iced my finger but the swelling has not gone down yet. My finger has been swollen for about 2 days, and is sensitive to touch, and hurts when being pressed upon, and feels weird to touch. What do you suggest I do Doctor?
I have been experiencing unexplained pain in my middle finger in my left hand. The top part of my finger was randomly feeling sore and began to swell up within a few hours. I have iced my finger but the swelling has not gone down yet. My finger has been swollen for about 2 days, and is sensitive to touch, and hurts when being pressed upon, and feels weird to touch. What do you suggest I do Doctor?
Wed, 25 Nov 2015
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen and painful middle finger . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like rheumatoid arthritis , muscular dystrophy , multiple , sclerosis , injury to finger ,nodules and tumors . I would suggest you to immobilize your finger , do not use it for 2-3 days and put it in hot water with one spoon of salt for 15 minutes twice a daily . Also take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . If condition doesn't get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper diagnosis . Doctor will examine physically , order CT scan , x-ray or blood test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor will recommend physical therapy , prescribe anti-rheumatic drugs , fix finger with splint in case of fracture .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swollen and painful middle finger . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like rheumatoid arthritis , muscular dystrophy , multiple , sclerosis , injury to finger ,nodules and tumors . I would suggest you to immobilize your finger , do not use it for 2-3 days and put it in hot water with one spoon of salt for 15 minutes twice a daily . Also take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . If condition doesn't get well then consult orthopedic surgeon for proper diagnosis . Doctor will examine physically , order CT scan , x-ray or blood test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor will recommend physical therapy , prescribe anti-rheumatic drugs , fix finger with splint in case of fracture .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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