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What Causes Painful Stiffness In The Knuckles And Joints?

My ring finger is red, swollen, and feverish at the end to my first joint. I went to dr and she thought it was due to infection around my cuticle. I ve been on antibiotics for 5 days. Not much change. Finger still red, slightly swollen, knuckle is stiff and painful. I ve soaked it in hot water and salts. What should I do?
Wed, 19 Sep 2018
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Hi,

It might be due to cellulitis. Consult an orthopedics and get evaluated. You might require higher end antibiotics for better results.

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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What Causes Painful Stiffness In The Knuckles And Joints?

Hi, It might be due to cellulitis. Consult an orthopedics and get evaluated. You might require higher end antibiotics for better results. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician