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What Causes Stiffness And Swelling In Left Forefinger Knuckle?
Question: My left forefinger knuckle has been stiff and swollen for about three weeks I have no other symptoms or no other swollen or stiff finger and I have not had an injury
Brief Answer:
Probably arthritis!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this swollen and painful fingers. This is suggestive of arthritis. With a negative rheumatoid arthritis blood test, other symptoms need to be explored. For now, I will want to manage the swollen and stiff fingers with pain medications. This will normally help resolve the symptoms. Further aggressive investigations and treatment will be considered if this initial step fails. For now, let me know what drug you doctor prescribed for you? If none, let me know and I will recommend something for you.
Also, gentle mobilization of these fingers will prevent them from meeting stiff and difficult to use.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
Probably arthritis!
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this swollen and painful fingers. This is suggestive of arthritis. With a negative rheumatoid arthritis blood test, other symptoms need to be explored. For now, I will want to manage the swollen and stiff fingers with pain medications. This will normally help resolve the symptoms. Further aggressive investigations and treatment will be considered if this initial step fails. For now, let me know what drug you doctor prescribed for you? If none, let me know and I will recommend something for you.
Also, gentle mobilization of these fingers will prevent them from meeting stiff and difficult to use.
I hope this helps. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and do feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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