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What Causes Muscle Stiffness, Numbness In The Thumb And Finger Swelling?
HI, I have muscle joints stiffness. Months back I was biten by something on my foot. had a white ring around so I put some Campho phenique on and moved on. after sitting and I arise my ankles are tender, toes are swollen, my fingers are swelling I can not put on my rings. I am stiffer than normal. I did go to my PCP on 8/9/17 and described all the symptoms along with thumb numbness which was reported to be carpal tunnel. I reported my left should pain, left fore arm stiffness. Right are stiffness just cant reach around like I use to. Oh yes I am a 53 yr old bf and having hot flashes. Having weight gain and I am not eating no more than usual. Please help.
Wed, 3 Oct 2018
Hi,
It might be due to early signs of arthritis. As a first line management you can take analgesics like Aceclofenac or Tramadol for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedics and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
It might be due to early signs of arthritis. As a first line management you can take analgesics like Aceclofenac or Tramadol for pain relief. If symptoms persist better to consult an orthopedics and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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