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Suggest Medication For Arthritis And Swelling In The Left Index Finger

I have arthritis and my left index finger has become extremely painful and swollen in a short amount of time I also have a round sore like spot of top of finger by cuticle this sore spot comes and goes but tonight my untire finger is swollen I am wondering if I should go to the emergency or wait and go in the morning
Thu, 1 Feb 2018
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,

I have studied your case with diligence.

You can go in morning if you can tolerate pain now.
If not relieved then possibility of polyarthritis needs to be considered

Rheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints, do you have such complain?


When such patients come to our hospital I advise them blood test like RA factor, ACCP, ESR, complete blood count, HLA B27

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. 

Wishing you good health.

Take care

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Suggest Medication For Arthritis And Swelling In The Left Index Finger

Hello, I have studied your case with diligence. You can go in morning if you can tolerate pain now. If not relieved then possibility of polyarthritis needs to be considered Rheumatoid arthritis may involve small joints and early morning stiffness in joints, do you have such complain? When such patients come to our hospital I advise them blood test like RA factor, ACCP, ESR, complete blood count, HLA B27 Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.  Wishing you good health. Take care