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Have Swelling In The Hand. Had Got Hurt Earlier. What To Do For The Swelling?
Hello, I was wondering about my swollen pinky. Ever since elementary I used to play tether-ball and one day I punched the solid tip of the volleyball where it connects to the rope. It was painful and I never went to see a doctor. It has been more than 10 years and my pinky from my right hand has been swollen as if a vein had swollen. It left a soft and squishy bump on my pinky which almost looks like I have biceps. When I squeeze it or feel it, it feels like a bunch of chunks. Since the accident, I have never felt chronic pain or disturbance on it. I can still punch things and use it as if the swelling was not there. I wanted to know if I should do anything about it or should I just leave it alone? Like I said before, it has been more than 10 years since my pinky has swelled up and there has been no development or pain. Thank You!
Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The mild swelling that you have for last 10 years is a benign swelling due to the injury to the joint structures. It could be due to an inflamed bursa. Since there is no pain or increase in the swelling it is best to leave it alone. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com
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Have Swelling In The Hand. Had Got Hurt Earlier. What To Do For The Swelling?
Hello. Thanks for writing to us. The mild swelling that you have for last 10 years is a benign swelling due to the injury to the joint structures. It could be due to an inflamed bursa. Since there is no pain or increase in the swelling it is best to leave it alone. I hope this information has been both informative and helpful for you. Regards, Dr. Praveen Tayal drtayal72@gmail.com