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What Causes Swelling/itching In Knuckles, Thumb And Palm?
Hi my husbands hand last week was swollen around the knuckles - no rash - but itchy - he has taken antibiotics for 10 days now but the swelling and itching and moved to the thumb now and the palm of his hand and knuclkes have decreased so what do you think
Tue, 1 Apr 2014
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement, Dr. Mukesh Chugh's Response
Hi Thanks for writing your query .Based on your brief description it seem to be polyarthritis that is pain in multiple joints. It could be because of rheumatoid, reactive arthritis. Is there any family history of arthritis? I would advise you to get following blood test done-complete blood count Serum RA factor, ANA factor - Serum uric acid Beside blood test a physical examination of other joints is must. Hope this information helps you. Take care and I shall be glad to answer any further query. Regards Dr.chugh Orthopaedic surgeon http://bit.ly/drmchugh
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What Causes Swelling/itching In Knuckles, Thumb And Palm?
Hi Thanks for writing your query .Based on your brief description it seem to be polyarthritis that is pain in multiple joints. It could be because of rheumatoid, reactive arthritis. Is there any family history of arthritis? I would advise you to get following blood test done-complete blood count Serum RA factor, ANA factor - Serum uric acid Beside blood test a physical examination of other joints is must. Hope this information helps you. Take care and I shall be glad to answer any further query. Regards Dr.chugh Orthopaedic surgeon http://bit.ly/drmchugh