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Swollen Pinky Finger, Pain, Redness. Arthritis?

I am a 43 year old female and my pinky finger knuckle on my right hand has been swollen (at least twice it's normal size), painful, and slightly red for about 2 months. I noticed it after I painted the interior of a large home every day for 2 weeks. It hasn't gotten any better and it is affecting some of my daily activities. All of my other fingers are fine. Any ideas of what it might be? Is it possible to have arthritis in only one finger? I'm not a, run to the Dr. for everything, kind of girl.
Fri, 14 Jun 2013
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Hi and thanks for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about your finger and the pains.

Your signs and symptoms are suggestive of an inflammatory reaction. Because this is at the level of your joints, arthritis is high on the list. This is probably due to over use arthritis but it could also be due to an infection or other causes.

Yes, it is possible to have arthritis in only one finger.

My suggestion is to start with some pain killers. If the problem gets worse or persist further, then you should try and see your primary care doctor for more evaluation and treatment. Also, if it is possible not to over use this finger, then please do so.

I hope this helps, provides answers to your worries and guidance on the way forward. Feel free to come back with more questions.
I wish you a rapid recovery.
Dr. Ditah, MD.
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Swollen Pinky Finger, Pain, Redness. Arthritis?

Hi and thanks for this query. I am so sorry to hear about your finger and the pains. Your signs and symptoms are suggestive of an inflammatory reaction. Because this is at the level of your joints, arthritis is high on the list. This is probably due to over use arthritis but it could also be due to an infection or other causes. Yes, it is possible to have arthritis in only one finger. My suggestion is to start with some pain killers. If the problem gets worse or persist further, then you should try and see your primary care doctor for more evaluation and treatment. Also, if it is possible not to over use this finger, then please do so. I hope this helps, provides answers to your worries and guidance on the way forward. Feel free to come back with more questions. I wish you a rapid recovery. Dr. Ditah, MD.