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What Are The Underlying Causes For Knuckle Swelling ?

has anyone had there forefinger and knuckle to swell mine has been swollen for a month, i have benn to doctor twiced blood work was done and steriods were given didn t help has anyone else had this problem
Thu, 12 Jan 2012
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Hi,Gail,
Thanks for query.
It seems you might have gout or rheumatoid artheritis.
You require blood investigation and x ray study,
Cosult orthopedic and get investigated.
ok and bye.
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What Are The Underlying Causes For Knuckle Swelling ?

Hi,Gail, Thanks for query. It seems you might have gout or rheumatoid artheritis. You require blood investigation and x ray study, Cosult orthopedic and get investigated. ok and bye.