Question 1

my 1yo has bumps around her joints at times like bug bites, on covered/un areas..they don't bother her & go away w/benadryl. what is this?

Accepted Answer

Difficult to say...: Rashes are undeniably one of the most difficult diagnoses without some visual input. Bumps near joints that go away with Benadryl (diphenhydramine) does not sound serious, bur certainly seems bothersome. Best idea is to take your 1 y/o to the pediatrician, or at least snap a photo on your phone to ask your pediatrician on the next office visit. Is there a dog or kitten in the house?

Question 2

what are the bumps on my joints?

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Joints and bumps: Bumps on joints could be from differnet casues.  These may include rheumatoid nodules which are due to rheumatoid arthritis.  Another possibility is ganglion cysts.  An evaluation with your doctor would help determine the cause.

Question 3

what might the bump in the joint of my finger be?

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Ganglion/mucous cyst: Minor damage to the joint capsule (surroundinf joint tissue) can cause a leakage of joint fluind out and form a small cyst called ganglion or mucous cyst. It is typically not painful by itself unless frequent pressure/irritation on it. It it is not dangerous, but can be bother some some folks. It can be drained, excised, or in the old days commonly smashed by the bible. Consult doc. Good luck.

Question 4

what could cause wollen joints, and calluses/bumps on fingers?

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Many possibilities: Joint swelling is a sign of inflammation. If chronic , it can be related to a systemic cause such as autoimmune disorders (lupus), or age-related degenerative cause (osteoarthritis). If is is self-limited, a minor injury may be the cause. Calluses are caused by chronic pressure. 
"bumps" could be anything but may indicate  chronic joint disease.  See your physician for evaluation.

Question 5

what is this hard bump on my finger joint?

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See details: It depends of which joint. It may be bony enlargement secondary to osteoarthritis. It may be a synovial cyst. If you are concerned have it evaluated and the hand x rayed.

Question 6

i injured the tip of my baby finger years ago about 3 years ago i developed a large rock hard bump on the joint, what could it be?

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Joint problem?: This could be an unrecognized joint injury or possibly a sign of arthritis.  Get checked out by an orthopaedic surgeon.  One in your area can be found at www.Aaos.Org.

Question 7

i have a small bump on my right sc joint.  there is no pain currently.  i recently completed a 15 day round of 100 pushups/day.  any ideas?

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Small bump: You may have done damage to your stern-clavicular joint. Please see your PCP for an examination to determine severity of the damage and need for specific treatment.

Question 8

i jammed my finger but never got it checked out now there is a big bump on my joint and its pops when i bent my finger what do i do so its goes away?

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Hairline Fracture: With a big bump on your joint, it is highly probably that you have a healing hairline fracture. See your physician for an exam, xray, and splint as necessary.

Question 9

help, i have black bump randomly appeared on finger; i also have pain in the upper joint of finger, what could this be i have being for a finger scan ?

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Bump on finger: For how long you had the bump and the pain?
Is the size of the bump increases in size, as well the pain in intensity.
What is the color of the skin? is the bump attached to the skin or to the bone?
You need to see a hand surgeon, and had an MRI of the hand. This will dictate future treatment.

Question 10

i have a bump on my thumb joint near the carpal metacarpal joint it isn t tender but it seems bigger than at first it s about the size of a pea?

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Bump: Consider ganglion cyst or arthritic spur as most likely cause.

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My 1yo has bumps around her joints at times like bug bites, on covered/un areas..they don't bother her & go away w/benadryl. what is this?

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What are the bumps on my joints?

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What might the bump in the joint of my finger be?

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What could cause wollen joints, and calluses/bumps on fingers?

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What is this hard bump on my finger joint?

A member asked:

I injured the tip of my baby finger years ago about 3 years ago i developed a large rock hard bump on the joint, what could it be?

A member asked:

I have a small bump on my right sc joint. there is no pain currently. i recently completed a 15 day round of 100 pushups/day. any ideas?

A member asked:

I jammed my finger but never got it checked out now there is a big bump on my joint and its pops when i bent my finger what do i do so its goes away?

A member asked:

Help, i have black bump randomly appeared on finger; i also have pain in the upper joint of finger, what could this be i have being for a finger scan ?

A member asked:

I have a bump on my thumb joint near the carpal metacarpal joint it isn t tender but it seems bigger than at first it s about the size of a pea?

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