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Question: Dear Doctor,
I have a swelling in the joint of my index finger of the left hand. My physiotherapist told me that it could be calcium deposit. It hurts when i bend my finger. Inhave attached the pictures of my finger. Please can you advice.
Thank you
I have a swelling in the joint of my index finger of the left hand. My physiotherapist told me that it could be calcium deposit. It hurts when i bend my finger. Inhave attached the pictures of my finger. Please can you advice.
Thank you
Brief Answer:
flexor tendinitis/trigger finger
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the query
I had gone through your photos
Flexor tendinitis/trigger finger
Results from a person's own tendency to collect fluid around their tendons and joints. This may be aggravated by repetitive or strenuous activities.
Treatment
1 keep Ice packs for five to fifteen minutes at a time on the area which is most swollen and tender.
2 you can take over the counter pain killers such as ibuprofen tablet.
3 Avoid activities which involve a sustained grip like squeezing.
4 If it is paining lot in night it may be helpful to wear a splint to keep them straight while sleeping.
If you are suspecting calcium deposite, get done one x-ray of hand
If pain didn't get reduce with above method you have to meet orthopedic surgeon for further evaluation.
Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka G Raj
flexor tendinitis/trigger finger
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for the query
I had gone through your photos
Flexor tendinitis/trigger finger
Results from a person's own tendency to collect fluid around their tendons and joints. This may be aggravated by repetitive or strenuous activities.
Treatment
1 keep Ice packs for five to fifteen minutes at a time on the area which is most swollen and tender.
2 you can take over the counter pain killers such as ibuprofen tablet.
3 Avoid activities which involve a sustained grip like squeezing.
4 If it is paining lot in night it may be helpful to wear a splint to keep them straight while sleeping.
If you are suspecting calcium deposite, get done one x-ray of hand
If pain didn't get reduce with above method you have to meet orthopedic surgeon for further evaluation.
Take care
Regards
Dr Priyanka G Raj
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