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I have joint pain in my fingers. no swelling just soreness. makes it hard to make a tight fist especially in the right hand. taking ibuprofen does relieve it for short periods. assuming this is arthritis? I am 55 and very active. this discomfort began about 2 weeks ago but has not improved
Tue, 12 Apr 2016
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Hi, Thanks for asking. I understand your concern. Your sore finger joints can be due to arthritis or calcium &/vitamin D deficiency. You need pathological tests - Rheumatic factor/ serum calciuym / serum vitamin D estimation to know the cause A physician will help you with specific medication & advise. Thanks.
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What Causes Pain And Stiffness In Finger Joints?
Hi, Thanks for asking. I understand your concern. Your sore finger joints can be due to arthritis or calcium &/vitamin D deficiency. You need pathological tests - Rheumatic factor/ serum calciuym / serum vitamin D estimation to know the cause A physician will help you with specific medication & advise. Thanks.